Fun Facts About Kedah

About Kedah:

Kedah (Malay pronunciation: also known by its honorific, Darul Aman, or "Abode of Peace) is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice. Langkawi is an archipelago of islands, most of which are uninhabited. Kedah was called Kadaram  by ancient and medieval Tamil people andSyburi by the Siamese when it was under their influence.

To the north, Kedah borders the state of Perlis and shares an international boundary with the Songkhla and Yala provinces of Thailand. It borders the states of Perak to the south and Penang to the southwest.

The state's capital is Alor Setar and the royal seat is in Anak Bukit. Other major towns include Sungai Petani, and Kulim on the mainland, and Kuahon Langkawi.

The tourism in Kedah:

Kedah Mainland

• Alor Setar Tower – One of the tallest telecommunications tower in the world, standing tall at 165.5-metre in height
• Balai Nobat
• Bukit Kayu Hitam
• Balai Seni Negeri
• Batu Hampar Waterfall
• Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum – The only museum in Malaysia to display archaeological artefacts proving the existence of international trade and development of the Hindu Buddha religion in South-East Asia in the 3rd - 12th century
• Junjong Waterfall
• Kota Kuala Kedah
• Lata Mengkuang Waterfall
• Lembah Bujang Archaeological Park
• Pekan Rabu (Wednesday Market) – A multi-storey arcade selling a wide range of traditional delicacies, handicraft products and apparel
• Rumah Merdeka
• Seri Perigi Waterfall
• Sungai Merbok Recreation Park
• Sungai Sedim Tree Top Walk – The longest canopy walk in the world stretching 950m-long, visitors can enjoy the fabulous sight of rushing streams and truly fascinating flora and fauna all from 50m up
• Ulu Muda Eco Park
• Ulu Paip Recreational Forest
• Hutan Paya Laut
• Ulu Legong Hot Springs – The only 24-hours hot spring, located 22 km from Baling
• Titi Hayun Waterfall
• Kulim
• Gunung Jerai
• Zahir Mosque (Masjid Zahir) – One of Kedah's most distinctive architectural landmarks, it is one of the oldest mosques in the country

Langkawi

The Langkawi International Airport is located at Padang Matsirat and it is also considered a tourist attraction as theLangkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition takes place every 2 years near the airport. The airport handled almost 1.2 million passengers and over 41,000 aircraft movements in 2008. It serves as the primary gateway into Langkawi.

Places of interest in Langkawi:

• Mount Mat Cincang
• Field of Burnt Rice
• Hot Springs
• Telaga Tujuh (The Seven Wells)
• Beach of Black Sand
• Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden)
• Gua Cerita (Cave of Stories)
• Gua Langsir (Curtain Cave)