What we know today as the Penang, great "Pearl of the Orient", Pulau Pinang is the name of the modern Malay language. It means "Koolapähkinöitä Nut Palm" on the island. Penang Malaysia, falls under the jurisdiction of the courts which has the status of the Northwest Coast and through Malacca straight. It was first discovered in 1786, Captain Francis Light depending on the circumstances of the case. And it is one of the smaller States in Malaysia with its inhabitants are called Penangite.
Nowadays, Penang is famous for its clean beaches and scenic delights, in which case the island paradise. In particular, a kind of Bethel nut Palm is called eager for the whole of the island and gave it the name Pulau Pinang.
Malaysia Penang is owned by the difference between the States is owned by only behind the Selangor and Johor, the third largest economy in the manufacture of the most Prized asset with nearly 50% of the country's GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) at the beginning of the new millennium. It has a lot to do with the conclusion of the industrialization of the South part of Penang, where numerous electronics plants, such as Dell, Intel, Hitachi, Bosch and many other urapoluilla information. For this reason, Penang is often referred to as the Silicon Island.
Its technical status, with the exception of Penang is also its cultural significance of the Malay culture. Numerous Festivals are currently celebrated annually, in particular, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Haji. Indians and Chinese also make its presence felt their own Festivals with their own cultures, Amiata. Most of these Festivals are all scale and in general than to enjoy the holidays.
Penang is a legendary good food. Varieties with different international tastes abound so much to choose from. But what actually was the famous was Time Magazine recognition of Penang as "Best Street Food" in Asia. Penang's dishes, show that the Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, and Thai delicacies Nyonya, but "hawker food" is now included in the mainstream of Europe. Penang is one of the most widely recognised grand tourist destination domestically and internationally, a very rich cultural heritage, vibrant culture, beautiful parks and beaches. It may itself give final judgment in the luxury of the famous Queen Elizabeth II, Rudyard Kipling, and many other of the visits made by.
Penang, while retaining the traditions of the balances in its modernity and with a view to promoting yourself in the world. "East meets West" as they all say, and what a good way to bring them all together as the memorable experience of island paradise.
