Penang is the name of an island in Malaysia - Pulau Pinang in the local language, its capital is Georgetown, the city on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This island is part of the Penang State located on the west coast of the country.
Besides the island, the Penang Malay also includes continental strip called Seberang Perai, with cities such as Butterworth, Bukit Mertajam - Seberang Perai district capital, Bandar curtain, Nibong Tebal, Simpang Ampat, Seberang Jaya and Tasek Gelug.
Besides the capital Georgetown on Penang island are localities Batu Ferringhi - white beaches and luxury hotels, Bayan Lepas - here is the international airport, Balik Pulau - an agricultural center surrounded by fruit plantations and Teluk Bahang, a quiet
village fishermen.
