Kedah

Quick Facts Capital Alor Star Currency ringgit Area 9,427km Population 1,890,098 Religion muslim 77.2%,buddhism 14.2%,hinduism 6.7%,christian 0.8,taoist 0.3,others 0.7,no religion 0.1 The state is famed for its padi fields and is known as "The rice bowl" of the country. Kedah is a state in the northern part of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Regions Cities Alor Star - largest city and capital of the state Sungai Petani - second largest city and industrial hub Kulim - third largest city and earmarked for hi-tech industrial development Yan Other destinations Map of Kedah in Malaysia Bukit Kayu Hitam - Malaysia's main road crossing into Thailand Changloon - 8km from Bukit Kayu Hitam, it is one of the main border town crossing into Thailand Langkawi - the 99 islands of "the land of all one's wishes" Padang Serai - the important town at Southern Kedah Lunas - another important town at Southern Kedah Pedu - a man made lake surrounded by virgin rainforest and scenic mountains Kuala Kedah - ferry point to Langkawi ,next to Alor Star Understand Talk Most people in Kedah speak in Malay-Kedahan dialect but English is widely spoken and understood by many Kedahan. Besides that, several Chinese (Mainly are Hokkien) and Indian dialects are also spoken by the minority Chinese and Indian population in Kedah. Get in There is no international flight serving the state, though you may find numerous domestic flights connected from KLIA (IATA: KUL). Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and Airasia fly daily to and from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar Airport, IATA: AOR). Get around See Bukit Hijau Waterfall The best sight-seeing in the northern Penisular Malaysia Do Buy Eat Tan Kee Roast Duck - famous food at Northern Malaysia, originated from Lunas, Kedah. Drink Sleep Stay safe You can buy all you need, like medicine at 'Thong Choon Tong' medicine shop at Lunas Main Road, is maintained more than 3 generations. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!