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Background
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The Region's Rich
Agricultural Landscape Adds To It's Panoramic Profile
Covering a total area of approximately 128,200 hectares, this area
is largely agricultural and rural. About 80 percent of this
area is made up of flat and fertile alluvial soil. It is well
known for its fruit trees particularly the durians.
The mighty Perak River which is the second longest river in
Peninsular Malaysia passes through this area. This fertile
river valley is home to more than 70,000 people whose livelihood
directly or indirectly depends on the Perak River.
An Agricultural Economy That's Diversifying Rapidly
Being made up of alluvial soil, thus fertile, this part of Perak
provides more than its share of agricultural produce mainly
rubber, oil palm, rice, fish and fruits. Also present in this
area is the biggest complex of oil palm and rice plantation
undertaken by a governmental body called FELCRA. It is
regarded as a model of efficient and productive agricultural
undertaking.
Due to its long historical background, this place
and the surrounding area is fast developing as a tourist spot.
A few industries have also made their way into this largely
agricultural area.
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