Arau

Arau is the royal capital and a Mukim of Perlis, Malaysia. Arau is located southeast of the Perlis state capital, Kangar. This town is home to Perlis Raja (House of Jamalullail) palace.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Arau
Settlement.official_name: Arau, The Royal Town
Settlement.translit_lang1: lain
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1: Jawi
Settlement.translit_lang1_type2: Chinese
Settlement.translit_lang1_type3: Tamil
Settlement.settlement_type: Royal capital
Settlement.image_skyline: 250px|Perlis State Mosque located in Arau
Settlement.caption: Perlis State Mosque located in Arau
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 14
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country

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Facilities
Palace
Education
Transportation
Place of Worship
Notable natives
See also
References

Arau is the royal capital and a Mukim of Perlis, Malaysia. Arau is located southeast of the Perlis state capital, Kangar. This town is home to Perlis Raja (House of Jamalullail) palace.

The town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.