Perlis

Also known as Perlis Indera Kayangan, Peghelih

Perlis (Perlis 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. It was called Palit () by the Siamese when it was under their influence. Perlis had a population of 227,025 as of the 2010 census.

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Perlis is Malaysia's smallest state by area and population, located on the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia between Thailand and the state of Kedah. Unlike other Malaysian states, Perlis is not divided into districts due to its small size, and it has a population of around 227,000 people.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Perlis is referenced by 2,311 other articles, and connects out to Thailand, Strait of Malacca and Terengganu.

The entry is geolocated on the map, across 3 mapped points.

It sits within the topics Andaman Sea, Malaysia–Thailand border and Perlis.

Its subject is documented across 64 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Political division.name: Perlis
Political division.official_name: State of Perlis
Political division.native_name: Peghelih
Political division.settlement_type: State
Political division.image_flag: Flag of Perlis.svg
Political division.image_shield: Coat of arms of Perlis.svg
Political division.shield_size: 90px
Political division.anthem: Amin, Amin, ya RabaljalilAmen, Amen, o Majestic Lord
Political division.image_map: Perlis in Malaysia.svg
Political division.map_caption: Perlis in Malaysia
Political division.subdivision_type: Country
Political division.capital: Kangar
Political division.largest_settlement: capital
Political division.admin_center: Arau
Political division.admin_center_type: Royal capital
Political division.government_type: Federated parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Political division.leader_title: Raja
Political division.leader_name: Sirajuddin

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Wikidata facts

Country: Malaysia
Located in: Malaysia
Capital: Kangar
Official language: Malay
Population: 251500
Area: 821.0
Time zone: UTC+08:00
Head of government: Sirajuddin I of Perlis
Shares border with: Kedah
Official website: www.perlis.gov.my
Image: Limestone formations in Perlis.jpg
Number of deaths: 1663
Dialing code: 04
Licence plate code: R

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Commons category: Perlis
topic's main category: Category:Perlis
postal code: 01000–01999
category of associated people: Category:People from Perlis
Commons gallery: Perlis
language used: Malay
office held by head of government: Menteri Besar of Perlis
email address: mailto:[email protected]

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Article · Nederlands

Negeri Perlis is de kleinste staat van de federatie Maleisië. Perlis ligt in het noordwesten van het Maleisisisch schiereiland aan de Andamanse Zee en de Thaise grens.

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