GEOGRAPHY IN KUALA KURAU

 Lets take knowledge of Kuala Kurau 

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Kuala Kurau is one of the place that have unique type of geographic. Kuala Kurau offers picturesque landscapes and several natural attractions. The Kurau River is popular for activities such as fishing and boat rides. 

Since locals are very close to the nature of Kuala Kurau, their main asset of economic, based on the three main jobs, which are  planting paddy, producing palm oil, and fishing.

1) Agriculture lands

Agriculture is an integral part of the local economy, with the fertile land in and around Kuala Kurau being primarily used for paddy cultivation. The town is renowned for its fragrant rice, aptly named "Kurau Fragrant Rice," which is considered a local delicacy. Visitors can explore the vast paddy fields, observe farming activities, and gain insights into the traditional agricultural practices of the community.

Having the fertile land, due of Kuala Kurau near with Kurau river, paddy cultivation become one of the main asset to the locals.

Beside than paddy, the locals, also producing the palm oil, since the soil also perfect to having the oil palm plantations. As all the way to the Kuala Kurau, you able to see palm oil plantations, even behind at my grandparents house. 

Selling palm oil, the locals about to get the money to spend on their basic daily life. Plus for each time locals usually sell, it almost fill the whole lorry. 

Unlike paddy soil, palm oil trees doesn't grow at watery soil, but more likely to grow at wet soil. Selling palm oil also become one of the main assets to the locals.

 

2) Village on the river

There a village on the Kurau river, which makes some of the Kuala Kurau's locals, very near to the aquatic nature. 

Some of the locals, that live on the river, are mostly fishermens. The aqua creatures have become the one of the main raw materials procide mostly of the dish in Kuala Kurau. 

As for someone who like to go fishing, then try to come the Kuala Kurau and enjoy. There are so many sea creatures, which you can enjoy. Due to its proximity to the sea and river, fishing is a significant part of the local economy. You can witness traditional fishing activities and explore the fishing villages dotting the coastline. Fish caught here include mackerel, pomfret, prawns, and crabs.

The Kurau River flows through the town, offering locals and visitors a tranquil setting for activities such as fishing, boating, and river cruises. 

I also learn fishing at my grandparent's house. In Kuala Kurau, some of the house have trench separate between houses. Even in those trenchs have a lot of fish that you can fishing.  It's where I learn fishing and I got my first fish in first try. I quite enjoyed it.