Kedah is located in the North-West region of Malaysia. The state covers a total area of 9,400 km², and consists mostly of flat areas growing rice, plus the famous island Langkawi.

The state's capital and royal seat is Alor Star. Other major towns in Kedah includes Sungai Petani, and Kulim on the mainland, and Kuah on Pulau Langkawi. Kedah is divided into 11 districts:- Baling, Bandar Baharu, Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Kubang Pasu, Kulim, Pulau Langkawi, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik, and Yan.