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Penang

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Pe·nang

geographical name \pə-ˈnaŋ\

Definition of PENANG

1
island SE Asia at N end of Strait of Malacca area 108 square miles (281 square kilometers)
2
state Malaysia (federation) comprising Penang Island & mainland opposite, George Town area 400 square miles (1036 square kilometers), pop 1,065,075; until 1948 one of the Straits Settlements
3
— see george town

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