Penang

geographical name

Pe·​nang pə-ˈnaŋ 

-ˈnäŋ

1

or Pinang

pə-ˈnaŋ 

-ˈnäŋ

island of Malaysia in southeastern Asia at the northern end of the Strait of Malacca area 108 square miles (281 square kilometers)

2

or Pulau Pinang

pü-ˈlau̇- 

state of Malaysia (federation) comprising Penang Island and the mainland opposite it; capital George Town area 400 square miles (1036 square kilometers), population 1,540,500

—Until 1948 Penang was one of the Straits Settlements.

3

see george town sense 2