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MY LOVELY HOMETOWN RAUB, PAHANG. NURHAYATI BINTI ABDUL RAZAK A133731. POPULATION GROWTH. one of the oldest towns in the State of Pahang, Raub began in the early 1800 as a gold mining settlement
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MY LOVELY HOMETOWNRAUB, PAHANG NURHAYATI BINTI ABDUL RAZAK A133731
POPULATION GROWTH • one of the oldest towns in the State of Pahang, Raub began in the early 1800 as a gold mining settlement • Raubin Pahang with it's 40,024 citizens is a town in Malaysia - about 44 mi (or 71 km) North of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital city • an area of 2,271 km², Raub district is situated in west of Pahang and between two range, Titiwangsa Range and Benom Mountain Range
BIODIVERSITY • Frasers Hill - one of Malaysia's few pristine forests, with a high level of biodiversity - at 1,524 metres above sea level, this highlands resort is a naturalist's paradise that boasts innumerable plant, bird and animal species - popular for those who are interested in nature-based pursuits such as trekking, bird watching, horse riding, fishing and camping
2. LataJarum Recreational Forest - is developed by the Forestry Department in the vicinity of Ulu Dong Reserve Forest. - number of facilities provide for the visitors such as toilet, rest bench, stalls, parking area, suspension bridge and camp-sit - Jungle trekking is a rewarding activity, engage a guide to take you deep into the jungle to see ‘Rafflesia’ ( the biggest flower on earth ), herbs plants, as well as giant tropical trees
TRANSPORT • Buses • Taxi • Federal road
EDUCATION • Schools : primary and secondary • KolejKomuniti • UiTMRaub Campus is in progress
HEALTH • Government hospital : Hospital Raub • Government clinic : KlinikKesihatanRaub • Private clinics
ECONOMIC BASE • Raub was explored and founded in 18th century. It is a historic gold mining settlement, and the gold mining industry is now undergoing something of a resurgence as the gold price has risen. According to the history, this mining centre was named Raub after a group of miners found a handful of gold in every tray of sand they dig • After the gold mines were depleted, the other economic activity of Raub is agricultural. Main commodity crops in Raub are natural rubber, oil palm, cocoa and local fruits, like durians. Durians grown in Raub are probably the best in Malaysia. • Restaurants, shops, supermarkets, boutiques