Johor,  located in the southernmost city of Penisular Malaysia, a state in southern Malaysia linked to Singapore by causeways, is known for beaches and rainforest. The state capital city of Johor is Johor Bharu, Desaru Beach has a strip of resorts, while Endau Rompin National Park's mountainous jungle shelters waterfalls and wildlife like elephants. Capital Johor Bahru's diverse history is reflected in the Victorian-era Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, a glittering Hindu shrine.

Area: 19,210 km²

Population: 3.554 million (2015)