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Selangor state

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. Type : Parliamentary constitutional monarchy . Sultan: Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Government . Menteri Besar: Amirudin Shari (PH-PKR) . Executive Council: State Executive Council Capital: Royal capital: Population: 6,448,400 (2018) Area: 8,104 km2 Geography Selangor is located on the west of Peninsular , overlooking the Straits of . The state is level on the west, and hilly to the east. Selangor, with an area of approximately 8,000 km, extends to the west coast of on the north coast of Melaka. It is located at the heart of the Peninsular Malaysia on the west coast and surrounds the Federal Territory of and Putrajaya. Selangor is bordered north 2 by Bernam River from , south by River from , east by the Titiwangsa Mountains and Strait of Malacca on the west. Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur is located in the heart of Selangor. It was once apart of Selangor territory before it was separated from the state to form a Federal Territory. Selangor is divided into 9 districts namely Sabak Bernam, , Hulu Selangor, , Klang, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang. Selangor subdivided into 9 districts. 1. 2. Hulu Langat 3. Hulu Selangor 4. Kuala Langat 5. Kuala Selangor 6. Klang 7. PetalingKuala Perlis 8. iSabak Bernam 9. Sepang Economy The economy of Selangor is a progressive market economy whose core sectors are commerce and agriculture. Selangor is the richest state in Malaysia in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (PPP). On 27 August 2005, Selangor was officially declared the first developed state in Malaysia by the state government. Selangor has the highest Human Development Index among the states in Malaysia.. Tourist attractions Tourist attractions in Selangor include the I-City in Shah Alam, a retail and commercial hub with millions of LED lights and an indoor park; the National of Malaysia (Zoo Negara) in , the largest zoo in Malaysia with more than 4,000 animals; Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, the venue for the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, the A1 Grand Prix and the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix; the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque; and Sunway Lagoon in , Malaysia's top theme park. Other attractions in Selangor include in , Shah Alam Gallery and Selangor State Library in Shah Alam, the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery, Alam Shah Palace, GM Klang Wholesale City, and Crab Island () off . The most popular beaches in Selangor are located at , Sepang Gold Coast, Batu Laut Beach and Beach. There are also a number of pristine nature sites such as the Firefly Sanctuary, Kuala Selangor Nature Park in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia Agriculture Park Bukit Cerakah in Shah Alam, Commonwealth Forest Park and Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in Selayang, and Ampang Recreational Forest and Kanching Recreational Forest in Ampang Jaya. Selangor is also well known as a haven for massage and spa lovers. Since 2009 there 3 has been an increase in businesses operating as traditional massage and reflexology parlors. While most of the businesses are genuine, some brothels masquerade as massage parlours and spas; the Royal Malaysian Police frequently raid such establishments when they receive tip-offs from the public. Commerce and industry Commerce, industry and services are a major contributor to the economy of Selangor, accounting for over 58% of the state's GDP. Several industrial sites produce electronic goods, chemicals and vehicles including Proton and Perodua cars. Imported vehicles from manufacturers including Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen and BMW Motors are also assembled in the state. Many international manufacturing companies have set up bases here. Among the industrial cities in Selangor are , Shah Alam, Klang, , Rawang, Selayang, Ampang Jaya and Petaling Jaya. Port Klang plays a key role in the industrial development of Selangor because it is the busiest port in Malaysia. The services sector is the second largest contributor to GDP of 60.1% of the state.[106]The state also has two federal senators; like all other states, the senators are not directly elected but appointed by a vote of the state legislative assembly. Agriculture Agriculture, a thriving sector of Selangor's economy, contributes 1.4% of the state's GDP. Significant crops grown in the state are star fruits, papayas and bananas. Selangor is not a major producer of rice; however, paddy fields exist in Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam. Other agricultural activities in the state include the establishment of palm oil and rubber plantation sites.