Perlis Facts for Kids

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Perlis

State of Malaysia

Other transcription(s)

• Jawi

ڤرليس‎

• Chinese

玻璃市

• Tamil

பெர்லிஸ்

• Thai

ปะลิส

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Anthem: Amin amin ya Rabaljalil

Perlis in Malaysia

Capital

Kangar

Royal capital

Arau

Government

• Type

Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

Area

• Total

821 km² (317 sq mi)

Population

(2015)

• Total

253,100

• Density

308.28/km² (798.4/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Perlisian

Human Development Index

• HDI (2010)

0.779 (high) (8th)

Postal code

01xxx to 02xxx

Calling code

Vehicle registration

Establishment of Kota Sena as capital of Kedah

1653

Vassal state of Siam governed by Raja Long Krok

1839

Kingdom formed when Syed Hussain appointed as King by Siam

20 April 1843

Accession into the Federation of Malaya

1 February 1948

Independence as part of the Federation of Malaya

31 August 1957

Perlis in Malaysia

Perlis, also known as Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia. It's located on the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia's west coast. To its north, it shares a border with Thailand (specifically the Satun and Songkhla Provinces). To the south, it borders the state of Kedah. When it was under Thai influence, it was called Palit (Thai: ปะลิส). In 2010, Perlis had a population of about 227,025 people.

Cities and Towns in Perlis
- Important Places to Visit
- Nature and Wildlife
Government and Leadership
- The Raja of Perlis
- The Menteri Besar
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Cities and Towns in Perlis

The main capital city of Perlis is Kangar. The royal capital, where the royal family lives, is Arau.

Important Places to Visit

Padang Besar is a key town right on the border with Thailand.
Kuala Perlis is a small village that acts as the main port. From here, you can take a ferry to Langkawi Island.
Pauh Putra is a growing area. It is home to the main campus of Malaysia University of Perlis and Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin.

Nature and Wildlife

Perlis is known for its interesting natural spots.

It has a famous snake farm and research center at Sungai Batu Pahat.
You can explore the beautiful Perlis State Park.
Gua Kelam (Kelam Cave) is another popular attraction.

Perlis also has an island called Pulau Batu Layang. It is located near the Perlis Power Plant in Kuala Sungai Bharu.

Government and Leadership

Perlis is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. This means it has a ruler, the Raja, and also an elected government.

The Raja of Perlis

The current Raja of Perlis is Sirajuddin. The Raja is the head of the state and plays an important role in its traditions and culture.

The Menteri Besar

The head of the government in Perlis is called the Menteri Besar. This person is like the chief minister or premier of the state. The current Menteri Besar is Azlan Man. He is from the BN-UMNO political party.