Malaysia, undoubtedly, is a land of mysterious appeal
and charm. What makes this country different from others is its
reception to different cultures, and still retaining its own identity.
Once seen, this mystifying country would definitely become an
inseparable part of your experiences and memories. To comprehend this
country better, given below are certain facts about Malaysia which will
assist you analyze the country at a glance.
Malaysia Facts & Figures
Government Type
Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy
Capital City
Kuala Lumpur
Area
329,847 km² / 127,355 sq miles
Coastline
4,675 km
Number of Union Territories
3
Number of States
13
Geography
2° 30' N and 112° 30' E
Climate
Tropical
Neighboring Countries
Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei
Time
GMT plus eight hours
Currency
Ringgit (RM)
Population
27,544,000 (2007)
Electricity
240V, 50 Hz
Literacy Percent
89
Country Dialing Code
60
Internet TLD
.my
National Flag
Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory)
National Anthem
Negaraku
National Emblem
Jata Negara (Coat of Arms)
GDP per Capita
U.S. $12,800
Major Trading Partners
Singapore, Japan, USA
Major Products / Industries
Tin, rubber, palm oil, timber, oil, textiles and electronics
Languages
Bahasa Malaysia (Malay), English, Chinese dialects, Tamil and
indigenous languages
Religion
Muslim (60%), Buddhist (19%), Christian (9%), Hindu (6%),
Taoist & Confucianist (2.6%)
