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Island paradises, cool, serene mountain getaways, miles and miles of sunny, sandy beaches and mysterious lakes are just some of the natural attractions of the state of Pahang. Almost half the state is covered by stretches of rainforest with exotic flora and fauna while to the east it has a long coastline palm fringed beaches where you can kick back and relax. The rich cultural heritage remains well preserved in the relatively slow pace of life in this vast state. Pahang is predominantly a treasure trove of nature just waiting to be experienced.
Geography
Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, covers an area of approximately 35,960 sq km. Located along the east coast it extends and occupies much of central Peninsular Malaysia. The vast state, which faces the South China Sea to the east, enjoys a coastline 208 kilometers long. The state shares its borders with more than half the states in Peninsular Malaysia. Terengganu and Kelantan border the State on the north, Perak in the west, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan to the southwest and Johor the south. Tropical rainforests dominate the state, also the site of Malaysia's largest national forest park — Taman Negara. The central mountainous regions are home to three of the nation’s main hill resorts and also the highest mountain in the Peninsula, Gunung Tahan.
The state comprises 11 districts namely, Paya Besar, Pekan, Jerantut, Lipis, Raub, Maran, Mentakab, Bentong, Temerloh and Rompin. Kuantan the administrative capital is a well-planned location situated on the banks of the Kuantan river mouth.It is well known for its beautiful beaches and other interesting attractions.
