Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur (pronunciation: /ˈkwɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊər/), often abbreviated as KL, is the national capital and largest city in Malaysia. Its name is derived from the Malay words 'Kuala' meaning 'confluence' and 'Lumpur' meaning 'mud', referring to the city's origin at the confluence of the Gombak River and Klang River.
Etymology
The name Kuala Lumpur is said to have originated from the Malay words 'Kuala' and 'Lumpur'. 'Kuala' is a term used to describe the point where two rivers meet, while 'Lumpur' means 'mud'. Therefore, the name translates to 'muddy confluence' in English, which reflects the city's establishment at the confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers.
Related Terms
- Malaysia: The country where Kuala Lumpur is located.
- Gombak River: One of the two rivers that meet at Kuala Lumpur.
- Klang River: The other river that meets at Kuala Lumpur.
- Confluence: The junction of two rivers, specifically the Gombak and Klang rivers in the context of Kuala Lumpur.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Kuala Lumpur in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˈkwɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊər/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kuala Lumpur
- Wikipedia's article - Kuala Lumpur
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