Langkawi

Langkawi (officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah) is an archipelago and autonomous district of Kedah. It is located to the west of Perlis in the far north-west of Malaya.

It is a popular tourist spot known for its beaches and idyllic scenery. It is mainly accessed by ferry or by plane.

The district has a population of 184,767 people on 478km² of land, giving it a population density of 386 people per square kilometer.

Its capital is the town of Kuah, located in the south-east, but the airport is located near Mat Sirat, in the south west.

Langkawi issues its own number plates independent from the system on mainland Kedah. The format is KV-xxxx-A.

Geography
The archipelago consists of 20 islands, most of which are small and rugged, located just south of Ko Turatao Island in Thailand. The largest of these islands is the epynomous Langkawi Island.

Langkawi Island consists of flat coastal plains and a few coastal hills, and a small mountain range in the centre.