Melaka is located on the southwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is 144km south-east of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur and 250km north-west of Singapore. It covers an area of 1658 sq km and has a history that dates to the 14th century.
Economy |
The tourism and manufacturing sectors constitute the largest single component of Melaka's economy |
Language |
The official language is Malay but English is widely spoken and understood. Other ethnic groups speak various languages and dialects. |
Religion |
Islam is the official religion but other religions are practised |
Climate |
Tropical climate with warm weather all year round. |
Currency |
The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM) and the exchange rate is around RM3.80 to US$1 or RM6.70 to £1. |