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Which country is Penang? What are the scenic spots in Penang?

Penang belongs to Malaysia.

Penang, also known as "Penang", is one of the thirteen federal states in Malaysia, located in the northwest of West Malaysia. Penang, located in Malacca Strait, is divided into two parts by Penang Strait: Penang Island and Victoria Province. The province is adjacent to Kedah in the east and north, and Perak in the south. The west of Penang and Sumatra Island in Indonesia face each other across the Straits of Malacca. Latitude and longitude: 5 24' N and 100 14' E.. Penang: refers to the island itself, which is called "Oriental Garden" and is one of the tourist attractions in Malaysia.

Penang, named after the betel nut tree, is also known as the "Emerald of the Indian Ocean", with beautiful beaches and Yuan Ye scenery, as well as many places of interest. Its main scenic spots are: Qishan, Penang Botanical Garden, Gokurakuji, Sleeping Buddha Temple, Penang Snake Temple, Qiu Company Longshan Club, cornelius Fort, Holiday Beach, the back of Discovery Mountain, Penang Bird Park, Georgetown Historic District, Santa Anna Catholic Church at the foot of the mountain, Penang National Park, Mukou Mountain, Betel nut Law Market, etc.