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Last Updated: 20 Feb 2004 |
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Perlis Early Kingdom of Golden Khersonese |
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Introduction Perlis is the northern most and smallest state on the Peninsular
of Malaysia. It borders Thailand to the north, Kedah to the south
and the Andaman sea to the west. Once part of the Kedah Sultanate,
Perlis became a separate state after the Siamese occupation in 1821,
and later came under British control in 1909. After the Second World
War it joined the Malayan Union and The state capital is Kangar, a small quiet town nestled amongst a never-ending sea of paddy-fields. A few kilometers north of the town lies Batu Pahat, the site of snake farm,golf course and recreational center. To the east of the state, the royal town of Arau encompasses the Sultan's palace and royal mosque. Near the Thai border, Padang Besar holds a colourful duty free market. Along the coast, the quaint fishing port of Kuala Perlis is the departure point for ferries carrying visitors to the tranquil Langkawi Islands. Photo: A Malaysian fishing boat at anchor as the sun sets over the islands of Langkawi.
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eventually the Federation of Malaya.