Perlis River | |
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Native name | Sungai Perlis (Malay) |
Location | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Perlis |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 11.8 km (7.3 mi) |
Basin size | 310 km2 (120 sq mi) |
The Perlis River (Malay : Sungai Perlis) is a river in Perlis, Malaysia. [1]
The river's 11.8 km length makes it the fourth-longest river in the Perlis state. [2]
Under the 11th Malaysia Plan, 11 km of the river will be developed and beautified, on the section from Kuala Perlis to Kangar.
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