Nakawan Range

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The Nakawan rises behind the Malaysia-Thai border checkpoint near Wang Kelian.
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The Nakawan seen from Timah Tasoh

The Nakawan Range (Malay: Script error: No such module "Lang".) is a karstic hill range – part of the Tenasserim Hills – straddling northeast–southwest along the border between the Malaysian state of Perlis and the southern Thai province of Satun for approximately Script error: No such module "convert".. Geologically, it is part of the Setul Group.

Most of Nakawan Range is included in Perlis State Park, which includes two forest reserves; Mata Ayer Forest Reserve and Wang Mu Forest Reserve, with a total area of about 5,000 hectares.[1]

The range is noted for its biodiversity. Birders have sighted over 130 unique species of birds in the contiguous Important Bird Area.[2] The site was designated as an Important Bird Area[3] of Malaysia in 2007.[4]

The Nakawan Range is also known for its opportunities for caving[5] and as the setting of the Nakawan Ultra marathon race.[6]

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  1. "Perlis State Park, Wang Kelian | Perlis Tourist & Travel Guide | Malaysia". perlis.attractionsinmalaysia.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
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