Kuala Lumpur

The city is also the economic and cultural center in Malaysia, due to its capital position, and being a first class city. Kuala Lumpur is rated as an alpha world city, and is the only global city in Malaysia, according to the study of globalization and World Cities Group and Network (GaWC). Kuala Lumpur is within the boundaries defined in the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur and is one of three federal territories in Malaysia. It is an enclave within Selangor state, on the central west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Residents of the city are known as KLites. Since the 1990s, the city has hosted many international sporting, cultural and political events including the 1998 Commonwealth Games and Formula One World Championship.

In addition, Kuala Lumpur is home to the highest twin buildings in the world, Petronas Twin Towers. Kuala Lumpur is served by two airports: The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, Malaysia’s main international airport, and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, which handles general aviation in flights with turbo-propellers.

Kuala Lumpur
Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur in figures: KL federal land area: 243.65 km²; Population (federal territory): 1,479,388 (estimated in 2000); Population (metropolitan area – Klang Valley), about 4 million. The city is administered by a municipal board appointed by the government. This depends, however, on the consistency of the moment meeting. Raise to the status of city in 1897, Kuala Lumpur has experienced unbridled growth. It was separated from Selangor state in 1977 to become a federal territory. The modern city has replaced Shah Alam, which is now the state capital.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur is situated in the heart of Selangor state and it is bordered by mountains on all sides except the east side. The name the capital, translated meaning “muddy confluence”, is situated at the confluence of two rivers, Klang and Gombak, the most important being Klang which is flowing into the Strait of Malacca. It owes its development to the tin deposits that were discovered in the nineteenth century, for a long time this city being a camp of huts of bamboo and infested by malaria. Developing continuously, it keeps the human aspect, being a green city, orderly and peaceful with impressive skyscrapers.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala LumpurMain attractions: Manara Kuala Lumpur, also known as Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) is a telecommunications tower in Kuala Lumpur with a height of 421m. It was built in October 1991 and the construction ended in 1996 by the architect Senireka Sdn Bhd. It is the fifth communications tower in the world in height after the CN Tower (Canada), Ostankino Tower (Russia), the Oriental Pearl Tower (China), Borj e Milada (Iran). It was designed to enhance the quality of services in telecommunications and broadcast clarity. On this platform there is a revolving restaurant.

Patronas Twin Towers are located in the heart of the city and were the tallest buildings in the world until October 2003. The 41 and 42 floors are linked by a suspended bridge. On this basis there is a mall for shopping and attractions such as: Discovery Center Petrosains and Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra. Jamek Mosque is located at the confluence of Klang and Bombak; National Mosque; The Temples Thean Hou and Sri Mahamariaman; Bukit nanas Forest Reserve has an area of 10.5 ha, with birds and wildlife and trails for visitors. In the garden there are many attractions like Lake Monument National Bird Park, Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden, Butterfly and Deer Parks and the National Planetarium. Limestone Batu Cave is located at 100km from the city and is reachable by climbing the 272 steps; there are organized pilgrimages, especially on the celebration of Thaipusam.