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Kedah (Jawi: قدح, pop. 1,778,188) is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of 9,425 km², and consists mostly of flat areas growing rice, plus the island of Langkawi. It was called Syburi (Thai: ไทรบุรี) by the Siamese when it was under their influence.
To the north are the state of Perlis and the international boundary with Songkhla and Yala Provinces of Thailand, to the south and southwest are Perak and Penang respectively.
The state's capital and royal seat is Alor Star. Other major towns include Sungai Petani, and Kulim on the mainland, and Kuah on Pulau Langkawi. Kedah is divided into 12 districts:- Baling, Bandar Baharu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Kuala Muda, Kubang Pasu, Kulim, Pulau Langkawi, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik, and Yan.
The Arabic honorific of Kedah is Darul Aman which have the same meaning as Brunei's honorific, Darussalam (Abode of Peace).
The state's population by ethnic group in 2003 was estimated as: Malay (1,336,352 or 75.5%), Chinese (252,987 or 14.2%), Indian (122,911 or 6.9%), Non citizens (35,293 or 1.9%), Others (27,532 or 1.5%).
Pedu Lake is the largest man-made lake in the state.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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