Arau
Royal capital in Perlis, Malaysia
6°26′N 100°16′E / 6.433°N 100.267°E / 6.433; 100.267![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png)
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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
- Perlis State Mosque
Notable natives
- Azlan Man, Menteri Besar of Perlis from 2013 to 2022
- Hashim Jasin, Spiritual leader of the Malaysian Islamic Party
Transportation
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See also
- House of Jamalullail (Perlis)
- Royal capitals of Malaysian states
References
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