Malacca

Also known as Melaka, Melaka Negeri Bersejarah, Historic State of Malacca

Malacca (), officially the Historic State of Malacca (), is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, facing the Strait of Malacca. The state is bordered by Negeri Sembilan to the north and west and Johor to the south. The exclave of Tanjung Tuan also borders Negeri Sembilan to the north. Its capital is Malacca City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Malacca is a state located in southern Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula, bordered by two other Malaysian states and facing the important Strait of Malacca waterway. The state is historically significant, as evidenced by its capital city, Malacca City, being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Political division.name: Malacca
Political division.official_name: Historic State of Malacca
Political division.settlement_type: State
Political division.image_flag: Flag of Malacca.svg
Political division.image_shield: Coat of arms of Malacca.svg
Political division.nickname: ()
Political division.motto: ()
Political division.image_map: Malacca in Malaysia.svg
Political division.map_alt: Map showing the location of the state of Malacca within Malaysia
Political division.map_caption: Malacca in Malaysia
Political division.subdivision_type: Country
Political division.established_title: Malacca Sultanate
Political division.established_date: 15th century
Political division.established_title1: Portuguese control
Political division.established_date1: 24 August 1511
Political division.established_title2: Dutch control
Political division.established_date2: 14 January 1641
Political division.established_title3: British control

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Wikidata facts

Population: 788706
Area: 1720
Official website: www.melaka.gov.my
Image: Malacca River Walk 2012.JPG
Dialing code: 06
Licence plate code: M

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Commons category: Melaka
postal code: 75000–78999
Commons gallery: Malacca
inception: 1948-01-01

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Etymology
History
Sultanate of Malacca
Colonial era
Post colonial era
Governance and politics
Executive
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Judiciary
Foreign relations
Geography
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Electric supply
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== External links == Official Melaka Tourism Action Council website Official Malacca government website Malacca Tourist Attraction Malacca Tourist Attraction Tourism Malaysia – Melaka Malacca Guide