George Town
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| Local time | Wednesday 04:08 |
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| Weather | 28°C, Wind E at 5 km/h, 88% Humidity |
| Postal code | 100xx to 108xx; 111xx to 118xx |
| Part of | Melaka |
| Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca | |
| Population | 222,200 (2017) |
| Granted city status | 1 January 1957 |
| Colleges and universities | University of Science, Malaysia |
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| ID | 2900703 |
About George Town
George Town is the colorful, multicultural capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Once an important Straits of Malacca trading hub, the city is known for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. Beyond the old town, George Town is a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls. Verdant Penang Hill, with hiking and a funicular railway, overlooks it all.
