Penang is 1 of the total 13 states in Malaysia .

It's the only island state in Malaysia .

It's located on the west coast peninsular of Malaysia .

It is bordered by Kedah state in the north and east, and Perak state in the south.

Penang is also called the Pearl of the Orient .

Penang state consists of

•  Island of Penang
Penang Island is irregularly shaped, with a granitic, hilly and mostly forested interior, the highest point being the Western Hill (part of Penang Hill) at 830 meters above sea level.

•  Province Wellesley (Seberang Prai)
The oastal strip on the mainland. The topography of Province Wellesley is mostly flat. Butterworth is the main town in Province Wellecsley.

The island and mainland are separated by a channel 3 km wide at the narrowest point and 13 km at the widest. They are linked by the 13.5 km Penang Bridge , the third longest in the world, and a ferry service.

The urban centre is George Town .