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Terengganu is an eastern coast in Peninsular Malaysia. It goes with its Arabic honorific Darul Iman and its capital is Kuala Terengganu. Some of the attractions from this tate are Perhentian Islands and Redang Island. Bordered with Kelantan and Pahang, its east coast overlooks the South China Sea. The beach here are very famous and popular among tourists who normally frequent here to enjoy the seaside and its resorts. Terengganu is populated with more than 1 million people divided among 7 administrative districts. It used to be one of the poorest states in the country up until oil and gas was discovered. Ever since then, national oil and gas company Petronas has set up base here and many others as well. Apart from that, other industries here include tourism and fishing. Major cities here apart from Kuala Terengganu its capital are Marang, Kemaman, Kuala Besut, Merang, Kerteh, Besut, Dungun and Seberang Takir. It was also previously famous for its boat building industry where wooden boats are carved known as the Bangau. Attractions here circles around tourism in around places like Perhentian Island, Kapas Island, Redang Island, Tasik Kenyir, Rantau Abang and Lang Tengah. Many events have since been running in the state of late including the internationally popular Monsoon Cup which grew into an annual affair since 2005. A Horse Endurance Race are also held known as the Sultan’s Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge. The Kapas-Marang International Swimathon too is a common attraction while the Kenyir Motorcross Championship is also held annually. Other events include the Kenyir International Mountain Bike Challenge, Terengganu Starhill Tasik Kenyir 4x4 Challenge, the Terengganu Golf Masters, the Terengganu International 4WD Rainforest Challenge 2007, the Candat Sotong' Fiesta, which is a fishing competition, the Terengganu Traditional Games Competition, the Kenyir Lake International Triathlon and the Tasik Puteri Water Festival. |
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