On the way to Cameron Highlands, the terrain is very hilly and there are little settlements. There are many plantations visible along the highway. Example of such are oil palm plantation. An oil palm can live up to 25 years old. Its produce help make our daily necessities like chocolates, margerine, cooking oil, cosmetic cream and so on. There is also the coconut plantatons and teak trees plantation. Teak trees were first given by the Myanmar government for research and development. The teak trees that were seen however does not grow as well as the ones in North of Malaysia due to the different climatic conditions. In the north of Malaysia, there is more rain than the south which is located nearer to the equator. Teak trees are hardwood trees which are needed in making furniture and matchsticks. Acacia trees are also another example of trees given by other countries. Acacia trees are given by the Australian government also for research and development. However, it does not grow well in Malaysia as there are many termites there. Acacia trees are used for paper products. It is easy to spot an acacia tree as its flowers have a very striking colour.Dragon fruits are also produced in Malaysia but imported from Vietnam. Malaysia also have many banana plantations. The fruit is then exported to other countries.
Introduction on Cameron HighlandsCameron Highlands have an average height of 1500m above sea level and 200m as the highest peak. Its temperature range from 16 degrees celsius to 26 degree celsius. However, when it rains, it can get even colder than 16 degrees celsius.
This plateau was discovered by a British surveyor, William Cameron. Cameron Highlands is located 214 km north of Malaysia and is renowned for its agriculture. Cameron Highlands' main towns include Tanah Rata which means flat land and Brincang. Both provides basic facilities such as hospitals, primary and secondary schools, post office, hotels and shops. However, the developments have caused global warming to occur. This is evident as the temperature used to be so much colder than now. Many people ebjected such actions of development which causes clearing of forests but developers however sill continue such acts.
Cameron Highlands, as said, is well known for it's tea plantations, flower gardens (rose, carnation ec.), Strawberry farms, vegetable farms (cauliflowers, broccoli, cabbage etc.) and bee farm.
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