Arau

Coordinates: 6°26′N 100°16′E / 6.433°N 100.267°E / 6.433; 100.267
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For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Arau (federal constituency).

Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles. Near the Istana is the Royal Mosque, which can hold some 7000 worshippers.

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

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Arau.

References

6°26′N 100°16′E / 6.433°N 100.267°E / 6.433; 100.267

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