my hometown sustainability index
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Siti Nurliyana binti Abdul Hasif
A132529
The capital and largest city of Kedah
One of the major cities on the western
coast of Peninsular Malaysia
The city houses the Kota Setar District
Administrative Centre at Muadzam Shah
and Anak Bukit
Land area 666 km2
Population in 2010: 357,176 (6446 non-
Malaysian).
Population in 2013: 360,355
Growth rate: 0.89 as of 2013
Biodiversity is the term used to describe the variety of life found on Earth and all of the natural processes. This includes ecosystem, genetic and cultural diversity, and the connections between species.
Environmental Impacts that arise from the urbanisation of Alor Setar can be observed by monitoring the biodiversity of the region.
River systems such as Kedah River, River Langgar, Tajar River, Anak Bukit River, AlorMalai and Alor Merah.
Environment Idaman Sdn. Bhd. is responsible
for collecting and disposal of municipal solid
waste and public cleansing implement such
as grass cutting, drains cleaning, roads
sweeping and cleaning of illegal dumped solid
waste.
The impact of human activities measured
in terms of the area of biologically
productive land and water required to
produce the goods consumed and to
assimilate the wastes generated.
Amount of the environment necessary to
produce the goods and services necessary
to support a particular lifestyle.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS The prime building of SAHC Keat Hwa Secondary School Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid Sekolah Menengah St. Nicholas Convent Sekolah Menengah St. Michael Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultanah Asma Maktab Mahmud Alor Setar
TECHNICAL SCHOOL Sekolah Menengah Teknik Alor Setar
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Sekolah Menengah Vokasional Jalan Stadium
SPECIALIST SCHOOL Sekolah Pendidikan Khas Alor Setar
HIGHER EDUCATION
Kolej Universiti Insaniah (KUIN)
Albukhary International University
Kolej Poly-Tech MARA
Kolej Tentera Udara (Royal Air Force College)
Open space areas for parks, recreational
sites
Have ecological, aesthetical values
Consistent temperature all year long
except minor changes in monsoon season.
Average temperature in the range between
23-33 degree celcius
Average precipitation of 2300 mm per year
Fresh produce can be bought either at wet
markets or hypermarts both of which are
abundant in Alor Setar.
Stalls, restaurants and street hawkers are
plenty throughout Alor Setar that cater to
different ethnic groups.
Since Alor Setar is the capital of the state, many administrative office are located here thus many economic areas are built surrounding the city centre
Apart from that, the major economic generator in Kedah are paddy fields
Civil servants at government offices
Staff at hospitals and other services
facilities
Private owned company workers
Instructors, teachers and lecturers at
educational institutes
Population Growth = 6Air Quality = 8Biodiversity = 6Waste and Recycling = 6Eco Footprint = 7Transport = 8Education = 9Health and Healthcare = 7Green Space = 6Climate Change = 7Food = 9Economic Base = 8Employment = 8
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