Perak takes its name from the silvery color of rich tin deposits, for which it is renowned. This mineral is featured prominently in the history and economy of the state. As you leave the busy hub of Selangor and head north towards Perak, the character of the land changes from an urban profile to a scenic undulating landscape. Here and there you will spot pleasant farmland and rustic plantations set against a background of green jungle and rugged limestone hills.