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Kuching

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Kuching , city (1991 pop. 277,346), capital of Sarawak, Malaysia, in W Borneo and on the Sarawak River. It is the largest city in the state and a river port. Sago flour and pepper are exported. It was founded in 1839 by James Brooke . In the city are mosques, Buddhist temples, Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals, and a museum of Borneo folklore. The population is about two-thirds Chinese. Author not available, KUCHING. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Kuching
Kuching, Sarawak/Malaysia Sarawak Named in 1872 by Charles Brooke...place was infested with cats at the time it was called Kuching from the Malay kucing ‘cat’; or because of a common tree whose fruit, mata kuching , resembles cats' eyes. Another plausible explanation is... Read more
Sarawak
Sarawak Largest state of Malaysia, in nw Borneo, comprising a highland interior and swampy coastal plain; the capital is Kuching City. Ruled as an independent state by Britain after 1841, it was made a British Protectorate in 1888 and a Crown Colony in... Read more

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