Marang, Terengganu

(2000 census): 4,896)[1] is a town and the seat of Marang District, in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia.The town is located on the South China Sea coast on the main highway between Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan.The main economic activity in Marang is fishery and tourism.The origin of the district's name is attributed to a Chinese entrepreneur of dried sea products known only by the name of Ma, who was one of the first settlers in the area.The sea products, consisting of fish and squid, are dried on racks called rang by the local populace.
Sultanah Nur Zahirah Mosque in Marang, Terengganu, Malaysia
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