槟城 Penang - 東方之珠

檳城 (马来语:Pulau Pinang,意为槟榔之岛、英语:Penang),一向有東方之珠的稱號,是東方城市中最如詩如畫及最浪漫的城市之一。它位於馬來西亞道西北的海岸邊。檳城這名字,乃取自當年遍佈在該島上的檳榔樹而來的。

槟榔屿此地理名词最早出现在明代永乐年间成书的《郑和航海图》中。15世纪中,一部中国舟师使用的海道针经《顺风相送》就纪录从马来半岛的崑崙岛(Pulo Condore)到槟榔屿的航行指南,可见在15世纪槟榔屿已经和中国通商。

槟城地区气温雨量表 The Climate of Penang

Penang
MonthRainfall(mm)Temperature (Celsius)
Ave. MonthlyAve. No. of Days with 1mmAverage DailyLowest RecordedHighest Recorded
MinMax
Jan69523.231.61937
Feb72623.532.21936
Mar146923.732.21936
Apr2211424.131.92037
May2031424.231.61935
Jun1781123.831.42036
Jul1921223.4312235
Aug2421423.430.92135
Sep3561823.230.42036
Oct3831923.330.42034
Nov2321523.330.41835
Dec114923.430.72035

来源 #1: National Environment Agency

檳城州是由檳城島及半島威省的共同組成。兩塊土地是由全長13.5公哩的檳威大橋所連接在一起,這座橋也是亞洲最長的橋樑之一。此外,這裡亦有通往威省的渡輪服務。



The State consists of the island of Penang (285 sq. km) and Province Wellesley (Seberang Perai) (759 sq. km).  The two parts are linked by a regular ferry service and the 13.5 km Penang Bridge.  Another bridge, 24 km long, linking Batu Maung on the island and Batu Kawan on the mainland, is under  construction and is scheduled to complete by early September 2013.    Penang State has a population of about 1.5 million with slightly less than half residing on the island.  

Penang island has transformed into a world leading multi-national electronic and export-oriented manufacturing centre since it ceased to be a free port status in 1969.  It is also an international tourist destination with its rich historic sites, diverse culture, unique architectural buildings, lush nature and the beaches. 

Butterworth, on the mainland, is an important public transportation hub for trains, buses, ferry and ships.  Trains from Bangkok and Singapore halt here.  Penang international airport, located  on the island, have direct flight to Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and more.

今 天的槟城已成为了世界闻名的电子制造业,贸易中心及旅游胜地。首府乔治市於2008年7月7日被联合国教科文组织颁布为世界文化遗产。印证了这座有200 年历史的城市,多元族群和睦相处(有马来人,华人,印度人,阿拉伯人,亚齐人,泰国人,缅甸人和英国人)他们的信仰,文化,传统都显示在各自特色的建筑 物。此外,檳城島也以其美食聞名於本區域,食物種類從娘惹美食到小檔口的油飯、炒粿條(河粉)及檳城叻沙等,其食物風味和其他州屬有很大的差別。