Arau
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.
Arau | |
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Royal town | |
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| • Chinese | 亚娄 |
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| Coordinates: 6°26′N 100°16′E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Perlis |
| District | N/A |
| City | Kangar |
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| • Local government | Kangar Municipal Council |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 02600 |
| Website | mpkangar |
This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.
Tourist attractions
Notable natives
- Azlan Man, Chief Minister of Perlis
See also
References
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Arau. |
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