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Johor is a state of Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. It is surrounded by Pahang to the north, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the northwest, and the Straits of Johor to the south which is divided by the international border between Malaysia and the Republic of Singapore.
Major tourist attractions
Among the popular tourist destinations in Johor are:
- Desaru - beaches & golf courses along the South China Sea
- Johor Bahru - shopping, night market, colonial/royal district
- Endau Rompin National Park - pristine jungle
- Kota Tinggi 34 meter waterfall.
- Kukup - a fishing village with seafood restaurants built over water
- Muar - picturesque riverside town
- Seribuat Archipelago - islands with beautiful beaches, coral reefs
- Tanjung Piai - the southernmost tip of mainland Asia
- Danga Bay - The new waterfront city
National parks and forest reserves
Johor is also noted for its national parks. Johor currently has five national parks, with a combined area of more than 700 km² and several smaller recreational forest. Almost all recreational parks are based around a mountain. Johor also has the third largest mangrove forest reserve in Peninsular Malaysia (167 km²).
Mausoleum of Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang
