Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed "The Historic
State" or Negeri Bersejarah by locals) is the third smallest Malaysian
state after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the
Malay Peninsula, next to the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to
the north and Johor to the south. The capital is Malacca City, which is 148 km
south east of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, 235 km north west to
Johor's largest city Johor Bahru, and 95 km north west to Johor's second
largest city Batu Pahat. This historical city centre has been listed as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008. Although it was the location of
one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the monarchy was abolished when the
Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The head of state is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri
or Governor, rather than a Sultan.
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