 Perlis
lies at the northwestern tip of the Malay Peninsula;
bounded by Thailand in the north, and by Kedah to the
east and south. Its western coastline borders the Straits
of Melaka. It measures approximately 810 sq km and has
a population of 217,480. The state capital is Kangar
while Arau, 10km away, is the Royal town.
January to April the
weather is generally warm and dry. Days are hot and
windy but nights can become cold towards dawn. September
to December is wet. The average annual rainfall is between
2,000 ml and 2,500 ml (80" to 100") and humidity
is high throughout the year. Temperature varies little
the year round, ranging from 21° C to 32° C.
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