Terengganu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Terengganu
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| Terengganu Darul Iman ترڠݢانو دار الإيمان |
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| • Jawi | ترڠݢانو | ||
| • Chinese | 登嘉楼 (Simplified) 登嘉樓 (Traditional) |
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| • Tamil | திரங்காணு | ||
| • Thai | ตรังกานู | ||
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| Motto(s):
Maju, Berkat dan Sejahtera
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| Anthem: Selamat Sultan | |||
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| Capital | Kuala Terengganu | ||
| Royal capital | Kuala Terengganu | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Parliamentary constitutional monarchy | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 13,035 km2 (5,033 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,210,500(10th) | ||
| • Demonym | Terengganuan Terengganurian | ||
| Human Development Index | |||
| • HDI (2017) | 0.807 (very high) (3rd) | ||
| Postal code |
20xxx to 24xxx
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| Calling code | 09 | ||
| Vehicle registration | T | ||
| British control | 1909 | ||
| Japanese occupation | 1942 | ||
| Accession into the Federation of Malaya | 1948 | ||
| Independence as part of the Federation of Malaya | 31 August 1957 | ||
Terengganu is a state in Malaysia, located on the northeastern side of Peninsular Malaysia. It was once spelled Trengganu or Tringganu. The capital city of Terengganu is Kuala Terengganu. People in Terengganu speak a special type of Malay called Terengganu Malay. You might also see its name written in Jawi (ترڠݢانو) or Thai (ตรังกานู).
| States and Federal Territories of Malaysia |  |
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| States: Johor | Kedah | Kelantan | Malacca | Negeri Sembilan | Pahang | Perak | Perlis | Penang | Sabah | Sarawak | Selangor | Terengganu | |
| Federal Territories: Kuala Lumpur | Labuan | Putrajaya | |
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Discovering Terengganu
Terengganu is one of the 13 states that make up Malaysia. It is known for its beautiful beaches and rich culture. The state's motto is "Maju, Berkat dan Sejahtera," which means "Progressive, Blessed, and Prosperous." Its official anthem is called Selamat Sultan.
How Terengganu is Governed
Terengganu is a constitutional monarchy, which means it has a ruler and a government that follows a constitution.
- The head of the state is the Sultan. The current Sultan is Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin. The Sultan is like a king for the state.
- The head of the government is called the Menteri Besar. This person leads the state's daily operations. The current Menteri Besar is Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
Size and Population
Terengganu covers an area of about 13,035 square kilometers. In 2017, about 1.2 million people lived there. This makes it the 10th most populated state in Malaysia. People from Terengganu are sometimes called Terengganuan or Terengganurian.
A Look at History
Terengganu has a long history.
- In 1909, the British took control of the area.
- During World War II, Japan occupied Terengganu in 1942.
- In 1948, Terengganu joined the Federation of Malaya.
- Malaysia, including Terengganu, became independent on August 31, 1957.
What is the HDI?
The Human Development Index (HDI) measures how well people are doing in terms of health, education, and living standards. In 2017, Terengganu's HDI was 0.807, which is considered "very high." This means people in Terengganu generally have good access to healthcare, education, and a good quality of life. It was the 3rd highest among Malaysian states.
Images for kids
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A Mao Kun map from Wubei Zhi showing Trengganu (丁架路) at the top left. This map comes from the 15th century navigation maps of Zheng He.
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The beautiful Crystal Mosque in Kuala Terengganu.
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The administration building of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin.
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Sultan Mahmud Airport, a gateway to Terengganu.
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The Terengganu Inscription Stone. Its Jawi alphabet writings show early Islamic laws in Malaysia.
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Kemasik Beach, located in the town of Kemasik, Kemaman District.
See also
In Spanish: Terengganu para niños
