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Geography
Langkawi, a cluster of 99 islands separated from mainland Malaysia by the Straits of Malacca, is a district of the state of Kedah in Northern Malaysia and lies approximately 51 km. west of Kedah. The total land mass of the island is 47,848 hectares, while the main island of Langkawi itself has a total area of 32,000 hectares. The main island spans about 25 km. from north to south and slightly more from east to west. The coastal areas consist of flat, alluvial plains punctuated with limestone ridges. Two thirds of the island is dominated by forest-covered mountains, hills and natural vegetation.
Climate
A sunny, hot and humid, tropical climate with an average annual temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius. The rainy season is during August/ September, although there are occasional showers throughout the year.
Population
Only four of the 99 islands are inhabited - Pulau Langkawi (the main island), Pulau Tuba and Pulau Dayang Bunting. The population is estimated at 64,792 of which 90.4% are Malays. The other ethnic groups consist mainly of Chinese, Indians and Thais.
Districts
The main island is divided into the six districts of Mukim Kuah, Padang Matsirat, Ayer Hangat, Bohor, Ulu Melaka and Kedawang.
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