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Malakka

Malakka, also spelled Melaka, is a state and historic city on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The capital is Malacca City. The state sits along the Strait of Malacca and forms part of the southern region of the Malay Peninsula.

Geography and administration: The state covers coastal and inland areas, with rivers running through Malacca City.

History: The Malacca Sultanate (c. 1400–1511) established a major trading hub between East and West. It fell

Heritage and culture: The Historic Centre of Malacca was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in

Modern economy: Tourism is a major economic driver, drawing visitors to preserved colonial architecture, museums, and

Demographics and culture: The population is multiethnic, with Malays, Chinese, and Indians. Malay is the official

It
is
bordered
by
Negeri
Sembilan
to
the
north
and
the
state
of
Johor
to
the
south,
with
the
strait
to
the
west.
to
the
Portuguese
in
1511,
leaving
fortifications
such
as
A
Famosa.
The
Dutch
controlled
the
area
from
1641,
followed
by
British
administration
after
1824
as
part
of
the
Straits
Settlements.
Malacca
became
part
of
Malaysia
at
its
independence
in
1957
and
remains
a
state
within
the
federation.
2008
as
part
of
the
Historic
Cities
of
the
Straits
of
Malacca,
together
with
George
Town,
Penang.
Landmark
sites
include
the
Stadthuys
and
Christ
Church,
the
Portuguese-era
A
Famosa
fortress,
St.
Paul’s
Church,
Porta
de
Santiago,
and
the
Jonker
Street
precinct,
reflecting
a
blend
of
Malay,
Chinese,
Indian,
and
European
influences.
riverfront
sites.
The
state
also
has
manufacturing
activity
and
port
facilities
that
contribute
to
regional
trade
and
logistics.
language;
Mandarin,
Hokkien,
Cantonese,
Tamil,
and
English
are
widely
used.
Cultural
heritage
includes
Malay,
Peranakan
(Baba-Nyonya),
and
Indian
influences.