Taman Negara Malaysia

Taman Negara is a national park in Peninsular Malaysia. It was established in 1938 and 1939 as the King George V National Park after Theodore Hubback lobbied the sultans of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan to set aside a piece of land that covers the three states for the creation of a protected area. After independence, it was renamed Ta…
Taman Negara is a national park in Peninsular Malaysia. It was established in 1938 and 1939 as the King George V National Park after Theodore Hubback lobbied the sultans of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan to set aside a piece of land that covers the three states for the creation of a protected area. After independence, it was renamed Taman Negara, which means "national park" in Malay.
  • Location: Malaysia · Pahang · Kelantan · Terengganu
  • Established: 1938/1939
  • Nearest city: Kuala Tembeling
  • Area: 4,343 km² (1,677 sq mi)
  • Governing body: Department of Wildlife and National Parks

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