Perlis

Quick Facts: Who was Perlis?

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Perlis

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Malaysia's smallest state, located on the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

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Origins & Early Life

Perlis (Kedah Malay: Peghelih) is a state of Malaysia on the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is Malaysia's smallest state by area and population. The state borders the Thai provinces of Satun and Songkhla to the north and the Malaysian state of Kedah to the south. Perlis is the only Malaysian state that is not divided into districts, due to its small size, but it is still divided into several communes.

Career & Major Achievements

It was called Palit (Thai: ปะลิส) by the Siamese when it was under their influence. Perlis had a population of 227,025 as of the 2010 census. Perlis experiences a tropical monsoon climate. Much of the state's highlands are part of the Nakawan Range, a subrange of the Tenasserim Hills system that spans through southern Myanmar, Southern Thailand and the Peninsular Malaysia, with Mount Perlis as the highest point at 733 m.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Nakawan also forms a natural frontier between Perlis and Thailand. The capital and largest city of Perlis is Kangar, and the royal capital is Arau. Another important town is Padang Besar, at the Malaysia–Thailand border and Kuala Perlis, the ferry town to Langkawi.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Perlis had a population of 227,025 as of the 2010 census.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Perlis

True or False: “True or False: Perlis is divided into multiple administrative districts like most other Malaysian states.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. Due to its small size, Perlis is unique among Malaysian states because it is not divided into traditional districts, although it is divided into several communes.

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