Geography of Kuala Lumpur
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| Nickname: "KL" | |||
| Motto: 'Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress)' | |||
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| Country | Malaysia | ||
| State | Federal Territory | ||
| Establishment | 1857 | ||
| Granted city status | 1974 | ||
| Mayor | Ruslin Hasan | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 243.65 km² (94.074 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 21.95 m (72 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| - City (2004) | 1,479,388 | ||
| - Density | 6074/km² (15,543/sq mi) | ||
| - Metro | 6 527 057 (2006) [1] | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | MST (UTC+8) | ||
| Website: http://www.dbkl.gov.my/ | |||
The geography of Kuala Lumpur is characterized by a huge valley — known as the Klang Valley — bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains in the east, several minor ranges in the north and the south and the Malacca Straits in the west. The name Kuala Lumpur literally means muddy confluence; Kuala Lumpur is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers, facing the Malacca Straits
Located in the center of Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur was previously under Selangor State Government. In 1971, Kuala Lumpur was separated from Selangor to form today's Kuala Lumpur under the Malaysian Federal Government. Its location on the West Coast of the Peninsula of Malaysia, which has wider flat land than the East Coast, has contributed to its faster development relative to other cities in Malaysia.
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[edit] Environment
[edit] Natural resources
Kuala Lumpur is rich in tin.
[edit] Natural hazards
The area is subject to flooding.
[edit] Pollution
Kuala Lumpur has moderate pollution compared other modern cities in the world. Due to the close proximity of the Sumatera Island, dust particles are carried by wind from perennial but transient forest fires, creating a phenomenon known as the haze.
[edit] Constituencies
[edit] Bandar Tun Razak
Bandar Tun Razak is a main township in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. It was renamed in the year 1981 by the 4th Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed.
The township was previously known as Kampung Konggo (or Congo Village), as this area was a settlement for a number of former/retired Malaysian army personnel who served in Congo, Africa in the 1960th under the United Nations. Some of these people still live in the area, in modern houses built during re-development.
There are a number of school and learning institutions located here. Masjid Saidina Uthman Bin Affan is a main mosque in Bandar Tun Razak. It is located next to Tasik Permaisuri, a lake garden which is excellent for jogging, relaxing and picnicking. There is a large play ground available for kids.
Other facilities in Bandar Tun Razak include Stadium Bolasepak Kuala Lumpur (Cheras Football Stadium), Velodrome, Public Swimming Pool, Sport Centre, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM), DBKL Branch Office and Fire Station.
Bandar Tun Razak also houses a night bazaar called KL Downtown.There is 400 stalls and one open stage for performances.
[edit] Batu
Batu is a parlimentary constituency.
[edit] Bukit Bintang
Bukit Bintang, also known as Star Hill, is the famous shopping and entertainment district and tourist haven in Kuala Lumpur; the road that runs through it is called Jalan Bukit Bintang. The area is home to many landmark shopping centres, cafés, clubs, shops, malls and specialty shops. It is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, and accessible by various modes of transportation.
[edit] Cheras
Cheras is a suburb in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The suburb covers a large geographic area in the northeastern side of Kuala Lumpur. It spans from Kuala Lumpur to the Selangor Side. It is also home to numerous private schools. Cheras is famous for its extra large stuffed bun.
[edit] Kepong
Kepong is an area in Kuala Lumpur, located near Selayang of Selangor. Kepong is one of the 11 Kuala Lumpur constituencies represented in the Malaysian Parliament. The current Member of Parliament representing the constituency is Tan Seng Giaw from the Democratic Action Party.
[edit] Lembah Pantai
Lembah Pantai is a parliamentary constituency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is represented by Datuk Shahrizat Abdul Jalil from the Barisan Nasional ruling coalition. She is also the Women, Family and Community Development Minister in the Malaysian cabinet.
One of the more popular areas which comes under Lembah Pantai constituency is Bangsar, a popular upmarket residential and entertainment area.
Lembah Pantai also has one of the tallest buildings in the world, The Telekom Malaysia Building.
[edit] Segambut
Segambut is a main town area in Kuala Lumpur.
[edit] Seputeh
Seputeh is an area and parliamentary constituency in Kuala Lumpur. Mid Valley Megamall, Malaysia's largest shopping complex, is located here. The current Member of Parliament representing the constituent is Teresa Kok Suh Sim from the Democratic Action Party.
[edit] Setiawangsa
Setiawangsa is a main area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It includes Taman Setiawangsa.
In Setiawangsa there are a few mamak stalls, a mosque and two schools. Setiawangsa is one of the most peaceful suburban areas of Kuala Lumpur.
[edit] Titiwangsa
Titiwangsa is one of the main areas located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. It can be accessed through the Titiwangsa Monorail and Star LRT station.
[edit] Wangsa Maju
Wanga Maju was a site of the Setapak rubber estate from the 1900s until the 1980s. The township was opened on 1984. Today Wangsa Maju has become one of the largest townships in Kuala Lumpur after Bandar Tun Razak and Bandar Tasik Selatan in Cheras. It houses Wangsa Maju Teleport, a satellite earth station owned by Telekom Malaysia Berhad.
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Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur | |
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| Constituencies: Bandar Tun Razak | Batu | Bukit Bintang | Cheras | Kepong | Lembah Pantai | Segambut | Seputeh | Setiawangsa | Titiwangsa | Wangsa Maju | ||
| Places: Bandar Manjalara | Bandar Sri Pemaisuri | Bandar Tasik Selatan | Bangsar | Brickfields | Bukit Damansara | Bukit Jalil | Bukit Kiara | Bukit Nanas | Bukit Petaling | Bukit Tunku | Chow Kit | Damansara Town Centre | Dang Wangi | Imbi | Jalan Duta | Jinjang | Kampung Baru | Kampung Datuk Keramat | Kuchai Lama | Kerinchi | Maluri | Medan Tuanku | Miharja | Mont Kiara | Pudu | Puncak Jalil | Salak South | Semarak | Setapak | Sentul | Shamelin | Sri Hartamas | Sri Petaling | Sungai Besi | Taman Desa | Taman OUG | Taman Melawati | Taman Tun Dr Ismail | Taman U-Thant | ||
