Prince of Wales Island (Penang) (1786-1957) Asia

Prince of Wales (Penang)

Penang (Malaysia)


Prince of Wales Island (Penang Island)
Wellesley Province  (Seberang Perai)

Occupied by the British in 1786, Part of the Straits Settlements Colony until 1946. Joined Malaya in 1949. Independent 1957.