Kota Bharu

6.1230555555556102.2425Koordinaten: 6 ° 7 ' N, 102 ° 15 ' E

Kota Bharu (also Kota Baru, Kota Bahru or Kota Baharu ) is the capital of the State of Kelantan in Malaysia. In 2004, the population was estimated at 280,000 inhabitants. The city's name is Malay and means New Town or New Fortress / Fort.

The city is located in the northeast of the Malaysian mainland near Thailand. Worth seeing are among many Buddhist temples in Thai style and mosques and the museums and the unique architecture of the palace of the Sultan ( can only be viewed from the outside), and former Sultan buildings in the city center.

Kota Bharu is one of the most conservative cities in Malaysia and has after many years Regierungsaussübung the Islamist PAS the most stringent Islamic laws.

Kota Bharu 1941 was the landing place of the Japanese invaders.

Tourists who want to visit the state of Kelantan, or are in transit to the islands of Pulau Perhentian, use the Kota Bharu airport as a transportation hub. The modern infrastructure facility is located approximately 7 kilometers from the city center. Daily use several airlines routes to Kuala Lumpur.

Twinning

  • Indonesia Pekanbaru, Indonesia
  • Japan Kasaoka, Japan

Gallery

Jalan Temenggong, Kota Bharu

Sultan Ismail Petra Arch, Kota Bharu

Market in Kota Bharu

Air table

  • Location in Malaysia
  • Kelantan
Kasaoka, Okayama
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