Pulau Pinang or better known as Penang by many is an Island. Located up on the northern coast of Malaysia peninsular, Penang is made of a turtle-shaped island, a total of 292 square kilometers, and a strip of land called Seberang Prai and about 48 kilometers wide. Since 1985, the island has been connected to the mainland by the famous Penang Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world. Taken its name from palm trees which grows abundantly on the island then, the history of Penang will take us back to hundreds of years ago when Penang is still a famous stop for sailors and spice traders from all over the world mainly the Indian and the Portuguese to get fresh water supplies.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Penang City Guide
Pulau Pinang or better known as Penang by many is an Island. Located up on the northern coast of Malaysia peninsular, Penang is made of a turtle-shaped island, a total of 292 square kilometers, and a strip of land called Seberang Prai and about 48 kilometers wide. Since 1985, the island has been connected to the mainland by the famous Penang Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world. Taken its name from palm trees which grows abundantly on the island then, the history of Penang will take us back to hundreds of years ago when Penang is still a famous stop for sailors and spice traders from all over the world mainly the Indian and the Portuguese to get fresh water supplies.
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