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Geographical coordinates
Latitude : 4 35' 00''
Longitude : 101 05' 00''
Derived from: a tree named Ipoh
Origin:
Old name for the town (city today)
was Paloh - which means pool of still waters. Dams were
built along the Kinta River that flows through Ipoh. Due to these structures,
pools were formed and they became popular fishing spots.
Famous for:
Country: Malaysia
State: Perak (Capital of Perak)
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