About Perlis Malaysia

Perlis is the smallest and northern-most state in Peninsular Malaysia. The state shares a border on the north with Satun in Thailand; on the east and south with Kedah; and on its west with the Straits of Malacca. It is a mere 810 sq. km wide, with a rather large part of the state below 61 meters above sea-level. Perlis's highest point is Gunung China, measuring 721 metres.

The state's climate is tropical monsoon, with temperature ranging from 21°C to 32°C. It is generally dry and warm from January to April. Humidity is high on the lowlands and ranges from 82-86 percent per year. Average rainfall per year falls between 2,032 mm to 2,540 mm with the wettest months being from May to December.

It may be interesting to know that Malaysia's hottest "Hot Spot" is in Chuping, Perlis where the sugar cane plantation is. The highest temperature in the country was recorded on April 9, 1988 at 40.1 °C (104.2 °F).

Economy

Perlis' economy is supported by agriculture, forestry and fishing. Agriculture dominates in terms of land use, manpower and growth domestic product (GDP). Main produces are paddy, sugar cane, rubber, mango, variety of herbs, watermelon and teak-wood.


Kuala Perlis


Padi Estate


Kurung Tengar Beach


Kuala Perlis


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