Facts On Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman ("Abode of Faith"). The coastal city of Kuala Terengganu, at the mouth of the broad Terengganu River, is both the state and royal capital and is the largest city in Terengganu.
The weekdays run from Sunday and the weekend falls on Friday and Saturday.
Area: 12,955sq. km\1,295,512 hectare (4% of M'sia)
Capital: Kuala Terengganu
Land use: Agricultural (22.6%), forest (43%), Building (6.5%), Industry(0.3%), Other(27.6%)
Economy
Terengganu has enjoyed considerable development over the past 30 years with its rapid industrialization and growing economic activity after the discovery of these reserves. Before this, farming and fishing were the main economic activities for the state.
Even so, 45% of its land is still covered by lush pristine forests and rivers also home for some very old Malaysia traditional culture whose practices and customs have been handed down the generations. The 225 km of coastline is not only making Terengganu the state with the longest coastline in Peninsular Malaysia but also contributing to the state GNP. As a holiday destination, Terengganu is a neverending journey of discovery with its rich and exotic culture, breathtaking wonders of nature and endless potential for adventure.
Religion
Islam is the official religion but all other religions are freely practised.
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