Royal capital in Perlis, Malaysia
| Arau | |
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| Royal capital | |
| Arau, The Royal Town Arau Bandar Diraja عراو بندر دراج | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | عراو |
| • Tamil | ஆராவ் |
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| Coordinates: 6°26′N 100°16′E / 6.433°N 100.267°E / 6.433; 100.267 | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Perlis |
| District | N/A |
| City | Kangar |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Kangar Municipal Council |
| • Arau Member of Parliament | Shahidan Kassim (PAS) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 02600 |
| Website | mpkangar |
Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.
This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.
Tourist attractions
Notable natives
- Azlan Man, Menteri Besar of Perlis from 2013 to 2022
- Hashim Jasin, Spiritual leader of the Malaysian Islamic Party
Transportation
See also
References
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