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What languages ??are spoken in Kuala Lumpur?

The Malays in Kuala Lumpur basically speak Malay, the Chinese mostly speak Cantonese or Chinese and English, and the Indians mostly speak Tamil. English as a second language is also the best language for cross-ethnic and international communication.

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It is located at the foot of the Didiwangsa Mountains, with an area of ??240 square kilometers and a population of 1.8 million. Kuala Lumpur is the most modern city in Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur was established in 1857 at the confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers. This explains the origin of Kuala Lumpur’s Malay name (Kuala Lumpur, originally meaning muddy river mouth).

Kuala Lumpur is a popular city for tourism and shopping, with the Kuala Lumpur Petroleum Twin Towers as its landmark.

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Famous buildings in Kuala Lumpur:

1. Twin Towers

The Twin Towers of the National Petroleum Corporation are also known as "Twin Towers" ", built in 1997, is the two tallest connected buildings in the world as of 2014. The last one has the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, which is 452 meters from the city skyline and is the first landmark of Kuala Lumpur.

2. National Mosque

The National Mosque, a modern design with a unique church style, shows the traditional beauty of Islamic art, calligraphy, knowledge and decoration. The most eye-catching thing is its cascading umbrella-shaped roof, which symbolizes the ambition and aspirations of an independent country. Its 73-meter-high spire points directly to the blue sky, exquisite and majestic.

3. Independence Square

Independence Square is located opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It covers an area of ??about 8.2 hectares. The green grass square is actually of great historical value. On August 31, 1957, the Malaysian flag began to fly here, symbolizing independence from British rule. A 100-foot-tall flagpole now stands at the flag-raising site to commemorate this historical moment.

4. Petaling Street

Petaling Street is Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, which is rich in the unique style of the Chinese living area. This street has a lively atmosphere with many shops, restaurants or hawker stalls. Wandering around, the surrounding sounds and sights are fascinating, with goods ranging from fabrics to Chinese herbal medicines. There are also many authentic Chinese restaurants offering a variety of local delicacies.

5. Kuala Lumpur Tower

Kuala Lumpur Tower is located on Coffee Hill near the hotel area. Kuala Lumpur Tower was officially opened in 1996. This concrete tower, 421 meters high, is the tallest in Asia. The tallest and fourth tallest communication tower in the world.

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