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Penang - Island & Mainland Geography

Location
Strait of Malacca

Coordinates
5°24′N 100°14′E5.4°N 100.233°E

Area
293 km2 (113 sq mi)

Penang Island is part of the state of Penang, on the west coat of Peninsular Malaysia. It was named Prince of Wales Island when it was occupied by the British East India Company on 12 August 1786, in honour of the birthday of the Prince of Wales, later King George IV. The capital George Town, was named after the reigning King George III. The island is the fourth-largest in the country with an area

of 295 km2. It is also the most populated island in the country with an estimated population of 750,000. The island is connected with the mainland by the Penang Bridge. The bridge begins at Gelugor on the island and ends in Perai on the mainland. The mainland portion of the Penang state is known as Seberang Perai (Province Wellesley), and together with Penang Island and other smaller islands, form the state of Penang. The island forms the local government area of the Municipal Council of Penang Island and is divided into two administrative districts—South West Penang Island and North East Penang Island. The eastern portion of the island facing the mainland is highly urbanized and built-up with either industrial, commercial or residential areas. The western portion is generally less developed and hilly.

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