Terengganu is located along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. To the north lies the Kelantan state, and to the south, Pahang. Terengganu covers around 12,995 square kilometers and comprises seven districts: Besut, Setiu, Kuala Terengganu, Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun, and Kemaman.
Kuala Terengganu the state capital, is located on the banks of the Terengganu River which flows down from Lake Kenyir to the South China Sea. It features a blend of old and modern buildings and appears to have stood still in time, moving at a slow and relaxed pace. Good accommodation can be found to suit all tastes is this developing yet vibrant town.
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The Terengganu Sultanate originated almost 300 years ago when Tun Zainal Abidin became the first Sultan (Sultan Zainal Abidin I) in 1708. The current ruler is Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, the 16th Sultan, who was proclaimed ruler of the state on May 15, 1998, becoming the youngest ruler in Malaysia. Terengganu became a member of the Federation of Malaya in 1948, and a state of independent Malaya in 1957.
The state has a population of approximately 1 million of which 90% are Malays, followed by the Chinese and Indians and a very small percentage of aborigines.
Upcoming Events
Kenyir Lake International Triathlon 2010
Date : 27 & 28 March 2010
Venue: Pangkalan Gawi, Tasik Kenyir
Organiser: State Government of Terengganu / KETENGAH
Kapas-Marang International Swimathon 2010
Date : 17-18 April 2010
Venue: Pulau Kapas & Pantai Kelulut, Marang
Organiser: State Government of Terengganu
Pesta Terengganu 2010
Date : 12 – 19 June 2010
Venue: TBA
Organiser: State Government of Terengganu
More information - www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my/
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