Perlis River

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Perlis River
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Perlis River
Native nameSungai Perlis (Malay)
Location
CountryMalaysia
State Perlis
Physical characteristics
Length11.8 km (7.3 mi)
Basin size310 km2 (120 sq mi)

The Perlis River (Malay : Sungai Perlis) is a river in Perlis, Malaysia. [1]

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Geography

The river's 11.8 km length makes it the fourth-longest river in the Perlis state. [2]

History

The river was the site of the Battle of Perlis River between the Portuguese and Aceh. Under the 11th Malaysia Plan, 11 km of the river will be developed and beautified, on the section from Kuala Perlis to Kangar.

See also

References

  1. Sharilfuddin Saari (24 March 2015). "Tarik pelabur ke Perlis: Pembangunan Lembah Chuping bernilai RM961 juta". Utusan Online (in Malay). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  2. "Kejuruteraan Sungai & Zon Pantai". Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Negeri Perlis (in Malay). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2015.

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