Perlis, also known by its honorific title Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia

It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has the Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border.

It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south.

It was called Palit by the Siamese when it was under their influence.

Perlis has a population of 227,025 as of 2010.

The capital of Perlis is Kangar, and the royal capital is Arau.

Another important town is Padang Besar, at the Malaysia–Thailand border and Kuala Perlis, the ferry town to Langkawi.

The main port and ferry terminal is at the small village of Kuala Perlis, linking mostly to Langkawi Island.

Another important lately developed area is Pauh Putra within subdistrict of Kurong Anai which houses the main campus of Malaysia University of Perlis and Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin

Perlis has a famous snake farm and research center at Sungai Batu Pahat.

Among the main tourist attractions are Perlis State Park and Gua Kelam.