a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula: formerly a part of the British Straits Settlements and of the Federation of Malaya. 404,125; 640 sq. mi. (1658 sq. km).
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a seaport in and the capital of this state. 87,160.
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Strait of, a strait between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. 35–185 miles (56–298 km) wide.