- a state in Malaysia, on the central Malay Peninsula. 5,750 sq. mi. (14,893 sq. km). Capital: Kota Bharu.
- a state of NE Malaysia: under Thai control until it came under the British in 1909; produces rice and rubber. Capital: Kota Bharu. Pop: 1 313 014 (2000). Area: 14 920 sq km (5761 sq miles)
