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State of Malaysia
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Kedah (also known with honorifics as Kedah Darul Aman, literally "Kedah, Abode of Peace") is a state in the northern part of the West Coast of Malaysia. It borders Thailand to the northeast and east, the state of Perlis to the north, the state of Penang to the southwest, and the state of Perak to the south. Kedah is nicknamed "The Rice Bowl of Malaysia" (Malay: Periuk Nasi Malaysia) because of the vast paddy plantation along the western plain of the state.
Numerous domestic flights connected from KLIA (KUL). Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and Airasia fly daily to and from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar Airport, AOR).
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Langkawi · International · LGK
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(Alor Star) the state capital, population 417 800 (2020 census)
Kulim Town is relatively small but Kulim district is the third most populous area in the state. Kulim is earmarked for hi-tech industrial development
Malaysia's main road crossing into Thailand
the 99 islands of "the land of all one's wishes"
the important town at Southern Kedah
another important town at Southern Kedah
ferry point to Langkawi, next to Alor Star
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