Langkawi
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Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah (Malay: Langkawi Permata Kedah[1]) is an archipelago of 99 islands (an extra 5 temporary islands are revealed at low tide [1]) in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. On July 15, 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah had consented to the change of name to Langkawi Permata Kedah in conjunction with his Golden Jubilee Celebration. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 45,000, the only other inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is also an administrative district with the town of Kuah as the capital and largest town. Langkawi is a duty-free island.
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On June 1, 2007, Langkawi Island has been given a World Geopark status by UNESCO.[2] Three of its main conservation area in Langkawi Geopark;Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest park.(Island of the Pregnant Maiden Lake). These three parks are the most popular tourism area within Langkawi Geopark.
The Langkawi Cable Car takes visitors up to the peak of Gunung Mat Chinchang, where the Langkawi Sky Bridge is located.
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 Laman Padi Langkawi |
 Langkawi Crocodile Farm |
 Langkawi Craft and Cultural Complex |
 Langkawi Eagle Square |
 Beach monkey at Beras Basah Island |
 Beach monkey at Beras Basah Island |
 Sunset at Cenang Island, Langkawi |
 Pantai Cenang beach, Langkawi Island |
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- ^ "It's Langkawi Permata Kedah now". The Star Online. July 16, 2008. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/7/16/nation/20080716171300&sec=nation. Retrieved on 2008-07-20.
- ^ "Langkawi given geopark status". The Star Online. June 8, 2007. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/6/8/nation/17962886&sec=nation. Retrieved on 2007-12-24.
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