Pahang
Malaysian state
Pahang is a large state in Peninsular Malaysia. It's known for its mountains, rainforests and beaches, including the white sands and coral reefs of Tioman Island off the east coast. The state capital, Kuantan, is a major seaport. In the west, the...
Area: 13,886 mi²
Population: 1.623 million (2015)
Accession into the Federation of Malaya: 1 February 1948
Calling code: 09 (Pahang except as noted); 05 (Cameron Highlands); 03 (Genting Highlands)
Demonym(s): Pahangite, Pahangese, Pahanese (Football team fans slang)
Federated as part of Malaysia: 16 September 1963
Federated into FMS: 1895
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Pahang (Malay pronunciation: [paˈhaŋ]; Jawi: ڤهڠ, Pahang Hulu Malay: Paha, Pahang Hilir Malay: Pahaeng, Ulu Tembeling Malay: Pahaq), officially Pahang ...
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