What does the name Kuala Lumpur mean in Malay?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Muddy confluence
- Step 1: In Malay, kuala is the point where two rivers join and lumpur means mud, so Kuala Lumpur means muddy confluence. Answer: Muddy confluence. Why not the others: Tin harbour, golden estuary and lion city don't fit.
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