Langkawi
archipelago in Malaysia
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Summary
Langkawi is an archipelago[1]. Langkawi ranks in the top 6% of archipelago entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,981 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Kedah[3]
- Country: Malaysia[4]
- Located in or next to body of water: Strait of Malacca[5], Andaman Sea[6]
- Capital: Kuah[7]
- Shares border with: Satun[8]
- Location: Strait of Malacca[9]
- Postal code: 07000–07999[10]
- Commons category: Langkawi District[11]
- Highest point: Gunung Raya[12]
- Topic's main category: Category:Langkawi[13]
- Population: 64,792[14]
- Length: 30 km[15]
- Area: 478 km²[16]
- Width: 25 km[17]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Langkawi include Langkawi International Airport[18], an international airport[19], in Malaysia[20].
Why It Matters
Langkawi has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] Langkawi is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
Entities named for Langkawi include Langkawi International Airport[18], an international airport[19], in Malaysia[20].