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One of Malaysia's most sought after destinations, the small city-state of Melaka lures droves of visitors to its historic port city, where they are quickly steeped in an intoxicating multicultural world of heritage architecture and the alluring aromas of distinctive local cooking. It's sometimes said that this is where you'll glimpse the soul of the nation.
Fast Facts
Population
705,390
Currency
Name: Malaysian Ringgit
Code: MYR
Symbol: RM
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Malay
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +8
Country Dialing Code
+60
Weights & Measures
Metric
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