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	George Town, Penang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		George Town, Penang George Town is the capital city of the state of Penang in Malaysia.
		George Town was founded in 1786 by Captain Francis Light, a trader for the British East India Company, as base for the company in the Malay States.
		George Town was granted city status on January 1, 1957 by a royal charter of Queen Elizabeth II.
	george-town-penang.borgfind.com (244 words)

	George Town, Penang
		George Town is the capital city of the state of Penang in Malaysia.
		Named after King George III of Great Britain, the city is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island has about 220,000 inhabitants, or about 400,000 including the suburbs.
		George Town was granted city status on January 1, 1957 by a royal charter of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
	www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/g/ge/george_town__penang.html (113 words)

	Hotels in George Town
		On the north-western coast of Penang Island, on Batu Ferringhi beach, this hotel is 17 km (11 miles) from George Town and 45 km (28 miles) from the airport.
		Penang, PU In historic Georgetown, this hotel is 2 km (one mile) from the Clock Tower, the Esplanade, and Fort Cornwallis.
		Penang, PE Located in a shopping and entertainment complex in George Town, this hotel is 5 km (3 miles) from Fort Cornwallis and 20 km (12 miles) from Kek Lok Si temple.
	www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Malaysia/Penang.asp (686 words)

	George Town (Malaysia) - World Travel Guide
		George Town is the capital of the island and state of Penang in Malaysia.
		Founded in 1786 by British trader Francis Light, George Town was one of the three Straits Settlements along with Malacca and Singapore.
		This is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang.
	www.world-travel-guide.net /index.php?title=Georgetown (1999 words)

	Images: MacFarlane's Works Outside Glasgow
		A local Penang architect, Laurence Loh and a few 'foolhardy' friends bought the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (not the bungalow in the photographs above), for the purpose of restoration in 1990, in a period when 'demolish and build' was considered the only way to make a profit.
		George Town has a phenominal collection of global architecture from Indo-Malay and Anglo-Indian bangalo and Hindi bangla, meaning \'belonging to Bengal\'.
		Though there were European architects and Engineers in George Town at the turn of the century, many of their trained Penang draughtsmen became talented architects in their own right.
	www.glasgowsculpture.com /pg_images.php?sub=macfarlane_penang (723 words)

	Penang travel guide - Wikitravel
		Penang was part of the Malay state of Kedah until 1786, when Captain Francis Light built a fort at the site of present-day Georgetown and managed to get the island ceded to the British East India Company.
		Penang state is today the third-largest economy amongst the states of Malaysia, after Selangor and Johor.
		Penang is connected to the mainland and the North-South Expressway[15] by Penang Bridge[16], one of the longest bridges in Asia.
	wikitravel.org /en/Penang (4707 words)

	New Straits Times - Malaysia News Online ...... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		GEORGE TOWN: The Transport Ministry has allocated RM150 million for start-up work of the monorail project in Penang.
		GEORGE TOWN, TUE.:Public bus services in Penang will be managed by Rapid Penang, which will be established under the Ministry of Finance Incorporated.
		GEORGE TOWN: A centre for children and adolescents with special needs here is short of funds and volunteers.
	www.nst.com.my /result?src_term=penang (331 words)

	George Town TAXI
		George Town journal: A couple of days in George Town, Penang.
		We made it across the bridge and to the bus station, which is inconveniently located about 10k outside of George Town.
		GEORGE TOWN: The taxi drivers' association here may be against having a coupon payment system but the licensing authority is adamant that it will proceed with it in Penang.
	www.infotaxi.org /city-1156.htm (116 words)

	Port: George Town, Penang
		George Town, capital of Penang, is a magical blend of past and present, salt air and Indian curries and a lifestyle as colourful and diverse as its inhabitants.
		Yet the soul of George Town is firmly embedded within its bustling multi-racial, sign-spangled downtown streets and lanes.
		Penang is justly famed for its food, particularly hawker food such as Penang Laksa, aromatic Hokkien Mee, tasty Mamak food from South India and Malay and Nonya (spicy Chinese) dishes.
	www.travel.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=91680§ionid=2615§ionname=cruises&subsectionid=4819&subsectionname=features&n=0 (1377 words)

	Penang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		pending a long afternoon strolling around the old centre of George Town, Penang you will find a hive of activity spilling out into the street from open shop fronts, the merging of private and public spaces, the mingling of diverse cultures, the interactions between buyer and seller and the activities of home.
		Penang’s heritage is dissipating due to the all too familiar powers of the market.
		Families that have lived in these streets since the earliest beginnings of Penang are being forced out of their homes, and with it home-based industries are vanishing.
	www.achr.net /penang.htm (215 words)

	Tourism Penang
		Thaipusam is a huge event for Penang's Hindus, who will celebrate with street processions, prayers, fulfilment of vows, and the breaking of coconuts.
		Penang is definitely happening during the Chinese New Year with a host of activities -- shopping, eating and partying.
		The Sri Mariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Penang, built in 1883.
	www.exoticpenang.com.my (869 words)

	Shangri-la Hotel, Penang Penang Malaysia - Discount Hotel Rates
		The Shangri-La Hotel Penang is located in the heart of Georgetown 23 kilometers from Penang International Airport.
		This luxury-class hotel is convenient to the Penang Museum and Art Gallery, St. George's Church, Fort Cornwalls and the Snake Temple.
		Apart from being Penang's premier business hotel, Shangri-La Hotel is also the main convention center, supported by superb meeting facilities, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment and and a modern business center.
	www.viadestinations.com /malaysia/penang/shangri-la-hotel-penang.htm (363 words)

	George Town City Hall, Penang Heritage Site \| AsiaExplorers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The George Town City Hall is a handsome Victorian-style building constructed in 1903, and opened in 1906, a few decades after the Town Hall.
		It holds the distinction as being one of the first buildings in George Town, Penang, to be completely fitted with electric lights and fans.
		Pioneering the electrification of George Town was the company of August & Ludwig Huttenbach, the German brothers who formed the firm Huttenbach Brothers.
	www.asiaexplorers.com /malaysia/penang/cityhall.htm (309 words)

	Areca Books: books 04
		George Town, Penang.Historic city of terracotta roofs, effusive stucco ornamentation and friendly five-foot ways, where diverse local cultures survive and multiply and traditional festivals celebrated all the year round.
		In the wealth of surviving built heritage are the stories of those who have contributed to the prosperity of the trading settlement, from Penang's founding settlers and early builders to latter-day personalities.
		Richly illustrated with over 280 photos, this guide is meant for every visitor who has ever enjoyed George Town's charming streetscapes, and every Penangite who wishes to rediscover his or her own home town.
	www.arecabooks.com /webpages/books04.html (233 words)

	Cititel Penang, George Town
		Cititel Penang offers the discerning traveller memorable business, friendly service, warm hospitality and sheer comfort at affordable rates.
		Cititel Penang is situated right in the heart of Georgetown at Upper Penang Road - Penangs latest dining and entertainment enclave.
		Cititel is committed to providing guests with gracious and attentive service, the hallmark of Penang hospitality.
	www.travelforecaster.com /hotelinfo/george_town/_/malaysia/70243 (222 words)

	George Town Part I, Penang - Reviews of George Town Part I - IgoUgo
		It is located in the east of Penang Island, opposite the mainland city of Butterworth.
		More than half of the population in George Town is of Chinese origin, the highest rate on the Malay peninsula after Singapore.
		The oldest building in town is Fort Cornwallis, at the eastern tip facing the Penang Straight and Butterworth.
	www.igougo.com /travelcontent/JournalEntryActivity.aspx?EntryID=58523 (506 words)

	george town penang
		Welcome to the george town penang site where you can find all the information you need about travelling in Asia and Australia.
		The george town penang site is a fantastic source of information covering all the eventualities like to be encountered when travelling in the Pacific region, especially for those haul holiday idea long travelling on a tight budget and hoping to find a few bargain deals.
		With the ticket disneyland orlando magical allure of the magnificant Uluru, the thrill of the snorkelling off the Great Barrier Reef, the enigmatic ways of the aborigine people, the rugged unspoilt Outback and so much more, it is easy to see why so many people want to visit what is known as the Lucky Country.
	www.budget-traveller.co.uk /george-town-penang.htm (483 words)

	Tourism Penang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Located next to the Sheraton Hotel, Penang Plaza is a quiet and well-maintained shopping complex whose tenants include the Giant Supermarket, Guardian Pharmacy, a bookstore, furniture showroom and jeweller.
		Located within walking distance of the EandO Hotel, a bowling centre, The Mansion, Fort Cornwallis, the Penang State Museum, the Dewan Sri Pinang, The Garage is Penang's most unique mall.
		Two of George Town's antiquated locations — the Garage and the Mansion — are helping to reinvent modern style and taste in the Upper Penang Road.
	www.tourismpenang.gov.my /page.cfm?name=se02c (741 words)

	George Town, Penang: A Walking Tour
		George Town, the capital of Penang and the second largest city in Malaysia, has one of the largest collections of 19th and 20th century buildings in SE Asia.
		The easiest way to see the old town area is on foot.
		There was bright sunshine on the day we visited, and the contrast of light and shade provided by the trees gave the place an eerie look.
	www.britishexpat.com /travelguide/my/walking_tour.htm (720 words)

	George Town
		Thanks to the State Government, tourists and locals are enjoying now the free shuttle service in George Town.
		At Lebuh Queen is the Mahariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in town.
		Built in 1833, it boasts of a splendidly sculptured gate at its entrance, which still welcomes the Hindu community who turn up in full force to celebrate the enlightenment days of their deities.
	www.malaysiasite.nl /penanghighleng.htm (608 words)

	Global Ethic Penang: Index
		The concept may appear theoretical to some, but here in the historical city of George Town, shared values are commonplace.
		The Penang Global Ethic Project serves to remind us all of the importance of understanding and recognising faiths and cultures different from ours.
		The English version was exhibited at the Penang Municipal Council Town Hall in Esplanade, the Bahasa Malaysia version was at USM ABN Amro Arts and Culture Center in Beach Street and the Chinese version was at the Alpha Utara Gallery in China Street.
	www.globalethicpenang.net (388 words)

	George Town Travel Blogs \| George Town Holiday \| George Town Review
		By: Louis on a trip to: Penang, Malaysia
		Malaysia, Penang Island: Colonial and Chinese Influence (Dec 27 '06)
		By: Caroline in Asia on a trip to: George Town, Penang
	realtravel.com /george_town-penang-reviews-hotels-d1092926.html (394 words)

	Travel guide for George Town (Malaysia) - Hostels, things to do, nightlife, tips, etc
		Penang State Museum, Farquhar Street, is located near Fort Cornwallis, was formerly the Penang Free School which was built in two separate stages in 1896 and 1906.
		Clan Jetties, Weld Quay (Pengkalan Weld), are numerous and located along the shorelines of George Town.
		This hotel is located next to KOMTAR and Prangin Mall, in the heart of George Town.
	paganel.eu /george_town_malaysia_/index.html (2209 words)

	Sunway Hotel Georgetown, Penang George Town, Malaysia
		All Countries > Malaysia > George Town > Sunway Hotel Georgetown, Penang
		Centrally located right in the heart of the bustling historical city of Georgetown, Sunway Hotel Georgetown promises you a warm and comfortable stay in Penang.
		Georges Sports Bar is a true blue English pub, where jolly good fellows gather enjoying life sports events, dart and pool table.
	www.ovayonda.ws /lodging/hotelinfo/81604.html (671 words)

	George Town (South) Local Association of Scouts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		George Town (South) District serves the scouts within the southern part of the city of George Town, in the north-east district of Penang island, Malaysia.
		Our district has teamed up the George Town (North) district to plan and execute several joint events for scouts in this two great districts.
		Copyright © 2007 George Town (South) Local Association of Scouts.
	gts.scout.org.my (238 words)

	Malaysia - images - 1 - Kuala Lumpur / KL, George Town - Penang - Travel-Images.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Malaysia - images - 1 - Kuala Lumpur / KL, George Town - Penang - Travel-Images.com
		KualaGeorge Town - Penang: Buddhas with swastikas on their chests Lumpur: kids at a mosque
		George Town - Penang: Sri Mariamman Hindu temple
	geo.ya.com /travelimages/malaysia.html (118 words)

	→ Current time in George Town, Penang Island (Pinang)
		Current Time In George Town, Penang Island (Pinang)...
		The 5 digit city code for George Town, Penang Island (Pinang) is MYPEN.
		Learn more about George Town, Penang Island (Pinang).
	www.timegenie.com /city.time/mypen (189 words)

	Cititel Penang George Town, _
		With eight distinctive room categories to choose from, enjoy modern amenities in any of our 451 guest rooms, such as a...
		With eight distinctive room categories to choose from, enjoy modern amenities in any of our 451 guest rooms, such as air conditioning, ceiling fans, color TV, IDD phones, satellite TV and attached bathroom.
		* Upper Penang Road - 1 KMS W * National Bank of Malaysia - 1 KMS S * Gleneagles Medical Square - 1 KMS N * College Damarava Utawa
	www.traveltoday.com /hotelinfo/George_Town/_/Malaysia/70243 (314 words)

	Definition of George Town - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
		1 town capital of Cayman Islands on Grand Cayman Island
		/ city & port Malaysia capital of Penang on Penang Island population 234,930
		Learn more about "George Town" and related topics at Britannica.com
	m-w.com /dictionary/Penang (50 words)

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