Johor Map

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Symbolic of State

Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar

Dataran Penggaram

Here we go : Johore is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri (Malay for Princess's Cape). The royal city of the state is Muar also a popular tourist attraction. The old state capital is Johor Lama. Johor is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ta'zim, or "Abode of Dignity".

Population & Religion : Johore has the second largest population in Malaysia at 3,230,440 as of *2010.The state's ethnic composition consists of Malay 54.1%, Chinese 30.9%, Indian 6.5%, other ethnic groups 0.4% and non-citizens 8.1%. As of *2014 Census the population of Johor is 49% Muslim, 38% Buddhist, 6.6% Hindu, 35.9% Christian, 1.3% Taoist orChinese religion adherent, 1.4% follower of other religions, and 0.7% non-religious.

Major Tourist Attractions : Among the popular tourist destinations in Johor:

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque constructed between 1892 and 1900

Tampoi Muniswaran Hindu Temple during Thaipusam

Tebrau – Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple- The world's first Hindu glass temple

Desaru – beaches & golf courses along the South China Sea

Johor Bahru – shopping, night market, colonial/royal district

Endau Rompin National Park – pristine jungle (ENDAU ROMPIN)

Kota Tinggi 34 meter waterfall.

Kukup – a fishing village with seafood restaurants built over water

Muar – picturesque riverside town

Seribuat Archipelago – islands with beautiful beaches, coral reefs

Tanjung Piai – the southernmost tip of mainland Asia

Danga Bay – The new waterfront city

Pekan Air Panas – hot springs, waterfall, local fruits available

Iskandar Puteri – new administration of Johor Government

Bukit Indah – new shopping district, Jusco, Tesco & Giant

Horizon Hills – best Asia pacific golf development 2009 by CNBC

Pulau Dayang – major diving attraction, snorkelling, fishing

Gunung Ledang – legendary mountain/highest peak in South of Peninsula Malaysia, famous of mountain hiking

Ayer Panas Waterfall – Malaysian "Jiu Zai Kou" with crystal clear water from the peak of Gunung Ledang

Tangkak – hometown of famous "Tangkak Beef Noodle", shopping paradise for fabric, served best handmade noodle in the world

Pulau Kukus – This island is close to Pulau Sibu Tengah and popular for beach activity

National Parks and Forest Reserves

Tanjung Piai National Park – A natural wonderland at the southernmost tip of Asia, located 90 km south of Johor Bahru's city centre.

Endau Rompin National Park – The second National Park in Malaysia after Taman Negara, it covers an area of approximately 80,000 hectares.

Pulau Kukup Johor National Park – One of the largest uninhabited mangroves in the world, Pulau Kukup has been granted the status of a 'Wetland of International Importance' (RAMSAR site) by the Geneva-based Ramsar Convention Bureau.

Endau Rompin

International Theme Park

Legoland Malaysia – The first of its kind theme park in Asia and the first international park in Malaysia

Hello Kitty Town

Angry Bird Theme Park (JB Central)

Legoland Malaysia

Islands and Beaches

Pulau Sibu – A pleasant hideaway with its lush tropical vegetation, endless stretches of golden beaches and clear blue waters.

Pulau Rawa – Sixteen kilometres off the coast of Mersing, the island is famed for its white coral sand, tall palm trees and coral reefs with neon-coloured fish and other exotic marine life.

Desaru Beach – Among the best beaches in Johor, the beach is clean, lined with casuarina trees and stretch 25 kilometres long.

Pulau Aur – Rated among the best diving destinations within the Johor Marine Park Area