KEDAH DARUL AMAN – Capital City : Alor Setar Kedah is also known as “Rice Bowl of Malaysia”. Kedah’s fertile land encourages rice cultivation and together with its neighbour, Perlis, is Malaysia’s largest producer of rice. Kedah is the most ancient state in the country and the Sultanate is the oldest in the region. It is a state which has remnants from the Hindu-Buddhist period in Malaysia history. Predominantly an agricultural-based state, it is undergoing rapid development in all sectors. Off the Kedah coast, is Langkawi which comprises 99 islands. The main island, Pulau Langkawi, is developed as Malaysia’s Premier Tourist destination, since 1990 with major attractions, increased hotel accommodation, major exhibition/ convention centre and duty-free status. It is also the site for the bi-annual International Maritime and Aerospace exhibitions.