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Alor Setar

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01 · Overview

Alor Setar, in brief

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02 · History

How Alor Setar took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Alor Setar

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Alor Setar

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Alor Setar

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Alor Setar

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Alor Setar

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08 · Questions

Questions about Alor Setar

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01 · Q&A

Where is Alor Setar located and what are its coordinates?

Alor Setar is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 6.1210, 100.3601 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Alor Setar?

Alor Setar has a recorded population of approximately 417,800 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (MYR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Alor Setar?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Alor Setar include ms-MY, en, zh, ta, te, ml, pa, th, and the circulating currency is MYR.

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