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Perlis

[ pur-lis ]

noun

  1. a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula. 310 sq. mi. (803 sq. km). : Kangar.

Perlis

/ ˈpɜː-; ˈpɛəlɪs /

noun

  1. a state of NW Peninsular Malaysia, on the Andaman Sea: a dependency of Thailand until 1909. Capital: Kangar. Pop: 204 450 (2000). Area: 810 sq km (313 sq miles)

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The chief town, Perlis, is situated about 12 m. up the river.

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