Comstock (LSD 45 LSD 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 1 Miiiiiiiiuiuiiiuflun JjJIll MUillj ' r- i EP Pinang Island (Penang Island) is located al the north end of the Strait of Malacca, off the west coast of Malay Peninsula. The island is 1 10 square miles or285 square km v ith a population of 868. 012. .Along with Province Wellcsley it forms the slate of I ' inang. the capital of Malaysia. «« ' ■• -m a

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of Port Blair lived in the typical village dwelling which consits of a one-story mud hut of one or several rooms. The roofs are generally flat in the dry regions and peaked in areas of heavier rainfall. Most of the houses have no windows and a cubicle or comer of the yard is set aside for the kitchen hearth, containing an earth stove fueled by cow dung or firewood. Furniture is scarce, indoor plumbing is virtually unknown, and electricity is uncommon. Water is brought home from the wells and is stored in large clay jars. 59

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The island offers many activities like sunbathing, snorkeling and diving. Shopping was also very popular with discount prices on various electronic equipment. If you w ere able to go into the countryside you could see the many jungles and beaches the island had to offer. 61