Langkawi

What is Langkawi's nickname?

• Pearl of the Orient

• Jewel of Kedah

• Gem of Andaman

How many islands and in the Langkawi archipelago?

• 270

• 76

• 99

In the legend of Mahsuri, for how many generations was Langkawi cursed as her blood ran white?

• 7

• 4

• 5

• 11

Langkawi has which type of climate?

• temperate

• tropical

• monsoon

The vegetation of Langkawi consists of....?

• temperate forest and rubber plantations

• open savannah and grasslands

• Lush, verdant tropical rainforest

Langkawi is famous for its 'geo-heritage' - how old approximately are the oldest rocks?

• 250 million years

• 1 billion years

• 100 million years

• 450 milllion

Which rock types is Langkawi famous for?

• igneous rocks - basalt and obsidian

• Clay, quartz and basalt

• Karst limestone, marble and granite

What happened in 1977?

• 3 resorts highlighted for development growth poles

• Airport built

• Duty free status

In which year did Langkawi gain Duty Free status?

• 1987

• 1977

• 1997

• 2007

In which year did Langkawi gain UNESCO Geopark status?

• 2008

• 1977

• 2007

• 1999