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The state of Kedah spans approximately 9, 425 sq. km in the northern part of the Peninsular and together with Perlis, Perak and Kelantan shares a common border with neighbouring Thailand. It has the distinction of being the "Rice Bowl of Malaysia" the Kedah-Perlis rice plains produce more than half of the country's home grown rice supply. Alor Setar the state capital is the seat of Government and the business centre of the state. The flat expanse of padi fields against a backdrop of rolling hills provides a picture of utter serenity that lulls the senses. Off its western shore are clusters of sun drenched islands that comprise the legendary islands of Langkawi. Kedah also owes its fame to the archeological discoveries at the Bujang Valley which furnished evidence of the existence of an early civilisation dating back to the 6th cebtury A.D. With its islands, legends, historical relics, hill stations and scenic aterfalls Kedah offers the visitor a variety of sights sounds and fun filled activities from beach combing to diving, water skiing, picnicking or merely to take in the sights.