What we have in Langkawi today is a result of these various processes and the prolonged weathering process that took place ever since the Langkawi’s land was brought to the surface around 220 million years ago. Complementing this rich geodiversity is the islands flora and fauna together with diverse local culture, legends and myths.

WHAT IS A GEOPARK ?

A Geopark is a geographical area where geological heritage sites are part of a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. The Geopark should take into account the whole geographical setting of the region, and shall not solely include sites of geological significance. The synergy between geodiversity, biodiversity and culture, in addition to both tangible and non-tangible heritage are such that non-geological themes must be highlighted as an integral part of each Geopark, especially when their importance in relation to landscape and geology can be demonstrated to the visitors. For this reason, it is necessary to also include and highlight sites of ecological, archaeological, historical and cultural value within each Geopark. In many societies, natural, cultural and social history are inextricably linked and cannot be separated.
Geoparks stands for:
Education
Science
Culture
Communication
Education and popularization of science play an important part within the broad range of educational activities happening in Geoparks for all groups of populations.

Geo-Science – and research based on geological settings,  with back-up from academics - come naturally in Geoparks.

Cultural aspects within a Geopark, significant for regional identity, are living tangible and intangible components, and are an integral part of a Geopark; they are closely related to the landscape people live in.

A sound communication and PR strategy is an essential part of the Global Geoparks Network, and members are not just members of a list; membership means active communication between Geopoarks across physical and political boundaries, leading to cooperation projects and true exchange.