Introduction
Terengganu is one of the Malaysian state which is endowed with a wealth
of charming and refreshing natural landscapes. She has beaches, exotic
islands, lush virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing villages, dazzling
waterfalls and many, many more. Her miles and miles of white, sandy
beaches and crystal clear water stretches throughout its 225 km
coastline, extending from Besut in the north to Kemaman in the South.
Her islands are among the most picturesque and fascinating in the
country. From its myriad of colourful pastimes which include batik
printing and songket weaving to the rapturous celebration of its many
generations of cultural and traditional heritage, Terengganu is indeed
a very blessed state.
Terengganu's population, which stands at approximately 1 million
people, consists of 90% Malays, with the rest being made up of Chinese
and Indians. The pace of life in Kuala Terengganu, its capital state,
and all the towns and villages in Terengganu is unhurried and
unaffected by the hustle and bustle of a big city.
Terengganu's history goes back to as far as the 1st century and has
long been an important area of Malay settlement. Throughout the time up
to the present day, Terengganu has been ruled by 16 Sultans. |
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