a state of NE Malaysia: under Thai control until it came under the British in 1909; produces rice and rubber. Capital: Kota Bharu. Pop: 1 313 014 (2000). Area: 14 920 sq km (5761 sq miles)
Kelantan in American English
(kəˌlɑnˈtɑn)
state of Malaysia, in NE Peninsular Malaysia, bordering on Thailand: 5,770 sq mi (14,944 sq km); pop. 1,222,00