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20 Feb 2004

Kedah Early Kingdom of Golden Khersonese

Introduction

The northern states of Kedah and Perlis are known as the "Rice Bowl" of Malaysia. Kedah is the earliestSell Durian known Stone Age kingdom on the peninsular, being mentioned in Chinese and Sanskrit records as early as 600 AD

The Kedah economy is mainly agricultural, the state produces more than half of the country's rice supplies, and smaller amounts of rubber, sugar and fruit. Alor Setar, the capital of Kedah, is a bustling and rapidly developing market town, which boasts an enormous ceremonial square surrounded by many historically significant and architecturally interesting buildings.

30 kilometers off the Kedah coast, where the Indian Ocean meets the Straits of Malacca, lie the Langkawi Islands, a group of 99 unspoiled secluded and mainly uninhabited island. The largest island is known as the "Island of Legends", a reference to many ancient tales surrounding the beautiful Malay Princess, Mahsuri. Photo : Selling durian fruit at Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar's colourful Wednesday market.

 

 

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