Kuala Lumpur travel guide

Kuala Lumpur (Malay /kwɑlɑlʊmpʊ/ and locally /kwɑləlʊmpɔ/ or even /kɔlɔmpɔ/), often abbreviated to KL, is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia. The city proper, making up an area of 244 km, has an estimated population of 1.6 million. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 6.9 million. It is the fastest growing metropolitan region in the country, in terms of population as well as economy.
Kuala Lumpur is the seat of the Parliament of Malaysia, making it the country's legislative capital. The city was once home to the executive and judicial branches of the federal government, but they have since moved to Putrajaya after 2001. Some sections of the judiciary remain in the capital. The official residence of the Malaysian King, the Istana Negara, is also situated in this city. The city is also the cultural and economic center of Malaysia due to its position as the capital as well as a primate city.
Kuala Lumpur is defined within the border of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and is one of the three Malaysian Federal Territories. It is an enclave within the state of Selangor, on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Residents of the city are known as KLites.
Beginning in the 1990s, the city has played host to many international sporting, political and cultural events including the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the Formula One World Championship. In addition, Kuala Lumpur is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers. (...)