Klang, Royal city in Selangor, Malaysia
Klang is a large city in Selangor, Malaysia, stretching along both banks of the Klang River and connecting residential areas with commercial and port zones. The city houses the Sultan of Selangor and encompasses historic districts alongside modern administrative buildings and industrial facilities.
The settlement grew in the 19th century around tin mines and drew traders and workers from across the region. Rival chiefs fought in 1867 for control over this profitable trade route, leading to major political shifts in the sultanate.
The name comes from the Malay word for tin storehouse and recalls the early mining activity along the river. Today, markets offering regional specialties like Bak Kut Teh shape the street life in the older quarters of the city.
Commuter trains stop at several stations throughout the city and link it to the wider Klang Valley. Highways run in all directions and make access easy from surrounding towns and the capital region.
The neighboring port handles half of all the country's sea containers and employs hundreds of freight forwarders and customs brokers. This maritime infrastructure shapes the city's economy and attracts international shipping lines from around the world.
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