Malacca get its name when the founder 'Parameswara' rest under 'Melaka tree'. While resting there he saw his haunting dogs have been kicked by a mouse-deer. So he thought this is a good place to set up a kingdom. He ask one of his men what is the name of the tree he is resting. The fellow said it is Melaka@Malacca
Strait of Malacca
Malacca City is the capital of the Malaysian state of Malacca.
The Ashan River
malacca history
Dutch Malacca was created in 1641.
Dutch Malacca ended in 1825.
Malacca City was created in 1502.
Malacca Sultanate ended in 1511.
Malacca Sultanate was created in 1402.
The population density of Malacca City is 1,589.53 people per square kilometer.
The name of the area of water between Malaysia and Sumatra is called the Strait of Malacca. It stretches for about 800 kilometers.
The population of Malacca Town is approximately 455,300.