Politically, it is an administrative district of Kedah, with Kuah as its largest town. Langkawi was developed as a tourist destination in the 1980s, and Pantai Cenang is the island's most popular beach and tourist area.

Etymology

The name Langkawi is thought to have existed by the early 15th century, although in the 16th century the island of Langkawi was also marked

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