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The climate in Kuching is tropical, moderately hot and receives substantial rainfall. The average annual rainfall is approximately 4,000 mm or 160 inches. The wettest times are during the North-East Monsoon months of November to February. The average temperature is around 23°C in the early hours of the morning and rises to around 32°C in the mid afternoon. This temperature stays constant throughout the year.

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Pre-Brooke Era edit

Originally called Sarawak, it became the new capital when the Brunei Governor moved the capital from Lidah Tanah.

The Brooke Era (1841-1941) edit

In 1857, the town witnessed the Chinese Insurrection.

British Colony (1946-1963 edit

Protest was held by the people, demanding the Rajah's return.

Malaysia (1963-Present) edit

The decleration was held at the Padang Merdeka.

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Bibliography edit

Chater, W. J. Sarawak Long Ago, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 1994. ISBN 9836239812
Reece, Bob The White Rajahs of Sarawak: A Borneo Dynasty
Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
Sarawak Long Ago
Old Sarawak: A Pictorial Study
Kuching 1839-1970
Perjuangan Anti-Cession Sarawak