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Langat River, which has been for many years past the place
of residence of His Highness the Sultan.
(vi.) Kuala Selangor is an extensive district on the
northern portion of the Selangor coast, lying between the
district of Klang and the Bernam River. It is only being
partially opened up at present, and local industry is, as in
Kuala Langat, confined to agriculture and fishing. There
are very extensive areas of swampy land, at present almost
valueless, and capable of improvement only by drainage
operations of considerable magnitude.
Headquarters are situated near the mouth of the Selangor
river. A European company has a coconut oil mill established
here, which is doing much to promote the planting of this
excellent palm in this and the neighbouring districts.
From the town of Kuala Lumpur excellent roads radiate
into all the districts, supplemented in most cases by the
railway, so that the facilities for commercial intercourse
between the capital and all parts of the country leave little
to be desired.
The sports obtainable in Selangor are generally similar to Spw-i,
those which have been described in Part II., but there is
no snipe shooting here to compare with that obtainable in
Perak. Other forms of recreation are, however, as eagerly
and successfully pursued in Selangor as in the northern
State.