Kuala Lumpur
Introduction: Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is called KL by locals. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. The towers also offer a public skybridge and observation deck. The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Area: 243 km Getting there: 1 h 55 min flight. View flights Weather: 33C, Wind S at 11 km/h, 59% Humidity Local time: Wednesday 4:47 PM Population: 1.589 million (2010) UNdata