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City Statistics

Location: Western Peninsula Malaysia.
Country dialling code: 60.
Population: 1.1 million (city); 1.8 million (metropolitan area).
Ethnic Mix: 58% Malay, 31% Chinese, 8% Indian, 3% other.
Religion: 58% Muslim, 31% Buddhist, 8% Hindu, 3% Christian, Taoist and Sikh.
Time zone: GMT + 8.
Electricity: 220 volts or 250 volts AC, 50Hz; three-pin flat plugs are standard.
Average January temp: 32C (90F).
Average July temp: 32C (90F).
Annual rainfall: 2,700mm (105 inches).



   
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