Kedahs
Kedah, officially Kedah Darul Aman, is a state in the northwest of Peninsular Malaysia. Its capital is Alor Setar, and the state has a population of about two million. The majority are ethnic Malays, with Chinese and Indian communities; Malay is the official language and a local Kedahan variant is commonly spoken. Islam is the predominant religion, with Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian minorities.
Geography and economy: Kedah lies along the western coast facing the Andaman Sea and is bordered by
History: Kedah is among the region’s oldest polities and later became a Malay sultanate. It operated as
Economy and tourism: Agriculture, especially rice, remains central to Kedah’s economy, complemented by manufacturing, fishing, and
Administration and culture: The state is governed by a Menteri Besar and a legislative assembly, while the