Exploring Malaysia 
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Picturesque green and gold paddy fields, traditional Malay village houses, green fields, trees and rolling hills are the endearing sights which greet visitors to this ‘Ricebowl of Malaysia’, the state of Kedah. Huge limestone outcrops loom majestically within the state while offshore beautiful island getaways which include the famed isles of Langkawi shimmer invitingly. Its calm and tranquil beauty soothes jangled nerves and invites you to draw a deep breadth, relax and enjoy the laid back charms of Kedah. In 2008 visitors will be feted with more than the tranquillity of the state as being the ‘Visit Kedah Year’ the focus of celebrations and activities will be on the golden jubilee celebrations of the reign of the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, which falls this year.It will be a good time to catch a glimpse of other aspects of the state.
Paddy Field
Geography
Kedah which sits up high in the northwest corner of Peninsular Malaysia is a fairly small state covering an area of 9,425 sq km. This encompasses paddy fields and rolling hills and beautiful offshore islands which include the isles of Langkawi (detailed in separate section). The highest point in the state, Gunung Jerai or Mount Jerai which stands at 1,200 meters above sea level, lies along the western shoreline,
Kedah has eleven main districts which include Kota Setar, Baling, Kubang Pasu, Kuala Muda, Bandar Bharu, Kulim, Langkawi, Padang Terap, Sik, Yan and Pendang. The royal town of Alor Setar, the capital, is the center of administration as well as commerce. It is a city is rich in interesting history and culture and the place to view marvelous local and regional architecture.
