Eagle Square, Langkawi

Eagle Square, Kuah (19 February, 2017)


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Eagle Square (GPS: 6.3084, 99.85195), or Dataran Lang, is a prominent square in Kuah, Langkawi. Visitors arriving in Langkawi will not fail to notice Eagle Square, with its 12 meter high statue of the reddish brown sea eagle - to be exact, a Brahminy Kite - poised for flight. The choice of eagle as emblem for Langkawi is according to some interpretation that the name Langkawi is derived from the name for the eagle, or burung helang. It is believed that Langkawi comes from two words, "lang" for eagle, and "kawi" for reddish brown. Hence Langkawi means reddish brown eagle.

In addition to the eagle statue, Eagle Square is beautifully landscaped, with twin pavillions, reflective ponds, bridges and restaurants. At night the square is illuminated and is a good place for visitors and locals to go for an stroll.

Eagle Square, Kuah (19 February, 2017)


Eagle Square, Kuah, Langkawi (6 June, 2005)


Eagle Square, Kuah, Langkawi (6 June, 2005)


Eagle Square, Kuah, Langkawi (6 June, 2005)


Eagle Square, Kuah, Langkawi (6 June, 2005)


Eagle Square, Kuah, Langkawi (6 June, 2005)

Eagle Square is on the Map of Kuah

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