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99 islands of Langkawi stand firm and majestic above the waters of
the Straits of Malacca, off the north-western shore of Peninsular
Malaysia. It is far enough from the mainland towns of Kuala Perlis
and Kuala Kedah. Kuah and Padang Matsirat are the bustling, busy townships
of the main island of Langkawi, whilst Pulau Tuba is the only other
inhabited island. The
total population is approximately 45,000 and made up of many races.
Majority is Malays, followed by Chinese, Indians and other races.
The original economy of Pulau Langkawi (Langkawi Island) was based on its agricultural and
fishing production.
Over
the years, with encouragement from the Federal Government, the island
has now been transformed into one of the more exclusive resort destination
in Asia for leisure travellers and convention organisers.
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