PAHANG IN BRIEF
Pahang with a land area of 35,960 square kilometres is the largest state in Peninsula Malaysia. Nestled in the centre of the Peninsula Pahang boasts around 120 kilometres of splendid South China Sea coastline on its eastern flank and a mountainous-forested inferior.
Ancient Tropicle Rain Forest estimated to be around 130 million years old dominate its hinterlands and the best place to discover its magic is none other than the Taman Negara or the National Park. Five of Malaysian's major hill resorts are located in the state, namely Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hill, Bukit Tinggi and Janda Baik. So is the highest peak in Peninsula Malaysia, Gunung Tahan which stands at 2,187 meters above the sea level.
Pahang has a population of 1.5 million people. The majority are Malay, followed by Chinese ad Indians and the Indigenous Peoples. These diverse groups provide a colourful background to the cultural mix and harmony that could easily seen in their daily life.
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