Area and Geographical
The Langkawi archipelago is situated in Kedah, Malaysia with latitudes 6o10′N to 6o30′N and longitudes 99o35′E to 100oE.
The Langkawi archipelago consists of 104 islands.
The largest island is Langkawi Island (478.5 sq km), followed by Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Tuba and many other smaller islands and islets.
Capital
The capital town of Langkawi is Kuah.
Climate
Langkawi has a tropical monsoon climate with a high annual tempreture of between 24oC to 33oC. The raining season is between April and October and the dry season starts from November to March. Its annual rainfall averages 2500mm.
Population
The population of Langkawi for 1990 is estimated at 40,000; 89 percent Malays, eight percent Chinese and three percent other races.
Language
The national language is Bahasa Malaysia. The local people speak Bahasa Malaysia and those originating from Thailand speak fluent Thai. English is accepted and understood by the younger generation and Chinese dialects are concentrated in the Kuah commercial centre.
Religion
The official religion is Islam, but there is freedom of worship.
Communication
Langkawi is accessible by sea, rail and air.
Agriculture
About 35 percent of the total land area in Langkawi is suitable for agriculture use – rubber 40 percent, paddy 30 percent, mixed crop 20 percent and coconut 10 percent.
Work days
Banks and government officers are closed on Fridays and Saturday afternoons, but open Sundays
