Perlis

Perlis, (Jawi:بيرلس) in full Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Thailand on its northern border.

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The population was estimated as 198,335 in the year 2000. The ethnic breakdown was Malay (166,200 or 78%), Chinese (24,000, or 17%), Indian (3,700), Other (5,400), Other bumiputra (600).

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The capital of Perlis is Kangar and the royal capital is Arau. Another important town is Padang Besar, at the Malaysian-Thai border. The main port is the small village of Kuala Perlis. Perlis has a snake farm and Gua Kelam as tourist attractions, as well as the small yet beautiful Taman Negara Perlis state park.

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