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Kuching

Skyline of Kuching
File:Dbku-logo.jpg File:Mbks logo.jpg
City North Logo City South Logo
Mayors
 - City North
 - City South

Abdul Hamid B. Mohd Yusoff
Chan Seng Khai
Area
 - Total (City)
4,559.55 km²
Population

 - City (2005)


600,000
Time zone UTC+8
Latitude 1° 33' N
Longitude 110° 25' E
Car Plate Prefix

 - City Cabs
 - City Vehicles


-HQx xxxx

-QKx xxxx, QAx xxxx

Calling code 082-xxxxxx



Name

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Geography

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Situated in the Sarawak Valley,

Climate

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The climate in Kuching is tropical, moderately hot and receives substantial rainfall. The average annual rainfall is approximately 4,000 mm or 160 inches. The wettest times are during the North-East Monsoon months of November to February. The average temperature is around 23°C in the early hours of the morning and rises to around 32°C in the mid afternoon. This temperature stays constant throughout the year.

Administration

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History

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Pre-Brooke Era

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Originally called Sarawak, it became the new capital when the Brunei Governor moved the capital from Lidah Tanah.

The Brooke Era (1841-1941)

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In 1857, the town witnessed the Chinese Insurrection.

British Colony (1946-1963

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Protest was held by the people, demanding the Rajah's return.

Malaysia (1963-Present)

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The decleration was held at the Padang Merdeka.

People

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Transportation

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Culture

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Symbols and trivia

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Sister Cities

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See also

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White Rajahs

References

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Bibliography

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  • Chater, W. J. Sarawak Long Ago, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 1994. ISBN 9836239812
  • Reece, Bob The White Rajahs of Sarawak: A Borneo Dynasty
  • Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
  • Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
  • Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
  • Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
  • Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
  • Sarawak Long Ago
  • Old Sarawak: A Pictorial Study
  • Kuching 1839-1970
  • Perjuangan Anti-Cession Sarawak
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