NOTA GEOGRAFI
Melaka
A state of Malaysia — the facts, from the daily game.
| Capital | Melaka City |
|---|---|
| Population | 1.0 million (DOSM 2023) |
| Land neighbours | Negeri Sembilan, Johor |
| Largest towns | Melaka City (453.9K) · Alor Gajah (219.2K) · Ayer Keroh (188.9K) · Jasin (136.5K) |
| Top GDP sectors | Services (RM24.0B) · Manufacturing (RM17.0B) · Agriculture (RM4.8B) · Construction (RM996M) |
Moment in History
Founded around 1400 by the exiled prince Parameswara, it became Southeast Asia's greatest trading port.
Sumber: Britannica — Paramesvara ↗Landmark
A Famosa — Built by the Portuguese in 1511; the surviving Porta de Santiago gate is one of the oldest remains of European architecture in Southeast Asia.
Sumber: CIDB — Malaysia's A'Famosa Architectural Heritage ↗