Kedah Darul Aman

State capital : Alor Star
Royal capital : Anak Bukit
Total area : 9,426 km²
State population : 1,818,188 (2007 estimate)
Population density : 188.7/km²

Ruling party : Pakatan Rakyat ( People’s Pact )
Sultan : Ke Bawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Al-Sultan Sir Almu’tasimu Billahi Muhibbudin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah, GCB, KStJ
Menteri Besar : Azizan Abdul Razak

State Anthem (Malay) :
Allah selamatkan Sultan Mahkota
Berpanjangan usia diatas Takhta
Memelihara agama Nabi kita
Negeri Kedah serata-rata

National calling code : 04
National postal code : 02xxx, 05xxx to 09xxx
Vehicle license plate prefix : K (Mainland Kedah), KV (Langkawi Island)
Website : http://www.kedah.gov.my/

State emblems
State animal : Canary
State flora : Rice

Flag of Kedah

The state flag features a green crescent moon below a yellow shield and is enveloped by a yellow wreath against a red background. Red is the traditional color of the state and also signifies prosperity while the crescent moon is symbolic of Islam. The shield symbolizes the Sultan of the state as the protector and guardian of his subjects.

Coat of arms of Kedah

The wreath which consists of paddy seeds symbolizes the state’s principal agricultural commodity – rice. The crescent moon symbolizes Islam while the shield represents the sovereign’s authority.

Administrative Districts and Municipal Councils
These are the 12 districts and it’s municipal councils in Kedah:

  • Baling
    • Majlis Daerah Baling
  • Bandar Baharu
    • Majlis Daerah Bandar Baharu
  • Kota Setar
    • Majlis Bandaraya Alor Star
  • Kuala Muda
    • Majlis Perbandaran Sungai Petani
  • Kubang Pasu
    • Majlis Daerah Kubang Pasu
  • Kulim
    • Majlis Perbandaran Kulim
  • Langkawi
    • Majlis Perbandaran Langkawi Bandaraya Pelancongan
  • Padang Terap
    • Majlis Daerah Padang Terap
  • Pendang
    • Majlis Daerah Pendang
  • Pokok Sena (Declared new district in 2008)
  • Sik
    • Majlis Daerah Sik
  • Yan
    • Majlis Daerah Yan

Cities
These are the cities in Kedah:

  • Alor Star (State capital)
  • Jitra
  • Kulim
  • Sungai Petani

Towns
These are the towns in Kedah:

  • Alor Janggus
  • Alor Mengkudu
  • Alor Merah
  • Anak Bukit
  • Ayer Hangat
  • Ayer Hitam
  • Asun
  • Bakar Arang
  • Bakar Bata
  • Baling
  • Bandar Baharu
  • Bedong
  • Belantek
  • Bukit Besar
  • Bukit Kayu Hitam
  • Bukit Lada
  • Bukit Pinang
  • Bukit Selambau
  • Changlun
  • Derga
  • Guar Chempedak
  • Gurun
  • Gunung Jerai
  • Gunung Keriang
  • Hutan Kampung
  • Jeneri
  • Jeniang
  • Jenun
  • Jerlun
  • Kepala Batas
  • Kerpan
  • Kodiang
  • Kota Darul Aman
  • Kota Kuala Muda
  • Kota Sarang Semut
  • Kuah
  • Kupang
  • Kuala Kedah
  • Kuala Ketil
  • Kuala Muda
  • Kuala Nerang
  • Kuala Sanglang
  • Kubang Rotan
  • Langgar
  • Lunas
  • Megat Dewa
  • Merbok
  • Merbau Pulas
  • Naka
  • Nami
  • Padang Matsirat
  • Padang Sira
  • Padang Serai
  • Pantai Johor
  • Pantai Merdeka
  • Pendang
  • Pedu
  • Pengkalan Kundor
  • Pokok Sena
  • Pumpong
  • Sanglang
  • Simpang Empat
  • Sungai Lalang
  • Sungai Limau
  • Sungai Tiang
  • Sik
  • Sintok
  • Tanjung Dawai
  • Titi Gajah
  • Tikam Batu
  • Tokai
  • Tualang
  • Yan

Islands
These are the islands in Kedah:

  • Pulau Langkawi
  • Pulau Bidan
  • Pulau Telor
  • Pulau Songsong
  • Pulau Bunting
  • Pulau Payar

Townships
These are the townships in Kedah:

  • Bandar Amanjaya
  • Bandar Baru Darulaman
  • Bandar Laguna Merbok
  • Bandar Baru Sintok
  • Perumahan Awam Mergong
  • Shahab Perdana
  • Taman Aman
  • Taman Koperasi
  • Taman Mutiara
  • Taman Nuri
  • Taman PKNK
  • Taman Aman
  • Taman Berlian

Special Zones
These are the special zones in Kedah:

  • Northern Corridor Economic Region
  • Kulim Hi-Tech Park
  • Mergong Barrage Industrial Estate