Melaka (state)
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Malacca Melaka |
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| Negeri Melaka | |||
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| Motto: "Bersatu Teguh" (Firmly United) | |||
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| Coordinates: 2°12′N 102°15′E / 2.200°N 102.250°ECoordinates: 2°12′N 102°15′E / 2.200°N 102.250°E | |||
| Capital | Malacca City | ||
| Government | |||
| • Yang di-Pertua Negeri | Mohd Khalil Yaakob | ||
| • Chief Minister | Idris Haron (UMNO) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,664 km2 (642 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2015) | |||
| • Total | 872,900 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Malaccan | ||
| HDI | |||
| • 2010 | 0.742 (high) (4th) | ||
| Postal code | 75xxx to 78xxx | ||
| Calling code | 06 | ||
| Vehicle registration | M | ||
| Malacca Sultanate | 15th century | ||
| Portuguese control | 24 August 1511 | ||
| Dutch control | 22 January 1753 | ||
| British control | 17 March 1645 | ||
| Japanese occupation | 15 January 1942 | ||
| Accession into the Federation of Malaya | 1948 | ||
| Independence as part of the Federation of Malaya | 31 August 1957 | ||
| Website | www |
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| Incorporated into | Date |
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| Malacca Sultanate | approx. 1400 |
| Portuguese Empire | 1511 |
| Dutch Empire | 1641 |
| British Empire | 1879 |
| Straits Settlements | 1826 |
| Crown Colony | 1867 |
| Japanese occupation | 15 February 1942 |
| Malayan Union | 1 April 1946 |
| Federation of Malaya | 31 January 1948 |
| Malaysia | 16 September 1963 |
Malacca (Malay: Melaka; Tamil: மலாக்கா, Chinese: 马六甲), dubbed "The Historic State", is a state in Malaysia and located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Strait of Malacca.
The state is bordered by Negeri Sembilan to the north and west and Johor to the south. The exclave of Tanjung Tuan also borders Negeri Sembilan to the north. Its capital is Malacca City, which is 148 kilometres (92 miles) south east of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, 235 kilometres (146 miles) north west of Johor's largest city Johor Bahru, and 95 km (59 miles) north west of Johor's second largest city, Batu Pahat. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.
Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the local monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The head of state is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan.
Before the arrival of the first Sultan, Malacca was a fishing village inhabited by local Malays known as Orang Laut. Malacca was founded by Parameswara, also known as Iskandar Shah or Sri Majara, the last Raja of Temasek (present day Singapore) following a Majapahit attack in 1377. He found his way to Malacca around 1400 where he found a good port—it was accessible in all seasons and on the strategically located narrowest point of the Malacca Straits.
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