🗻️ Independence Square (Kuala Lumpur)

Malaysia · Asia · 3.15°N, 101.69°E

Independence Square is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang, or simply the Padang, and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club. It was here that the Union Flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on 31 August 1957. Since then, the Independence Square has been the usual venue for the annual Independence Day Parade.

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Quick facts

Country	Malaysia
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	3.15°N, 101.69°E · view on map

Independence Square (Kuala Lumpur) is located in Malaysia, in Asia.

More public squares in Malaysia

Johor Bahru City Square (town square) · Medan Pasar · National Heroes Square (Malaysia) · Putra Square.

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