Here are given some interesting facts about
Malaysia. Check out Malaysia's facts in this article.
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%) |
| People |
58% Malay & other indigenous, 24% Chinese, 8% Indian, 10%
others (2000) |
