Facts about Malaysia

Facts

About Malaysia

If you are visiting Southeast Asia, you don't want to miss Malaysia. The country's laid-back policies and pleasant and inviting atmosphere is perfect for tourists. The merging of diverse cultures including Malay, Chinese, Indian, and other less indigenous cultures has produced a modern cosmopolitan culture that is vibrant and growing. Seeking to keep in step with other modern nations, Malaysia has embraced Western-style industrialization in a broad sense. Bustling cities filled with brilliant glass skyscrapers and energetic commercials districts inject life and progress into the nation at large.

Beyond the cityscape, you will be immediately drawn in by Malaysia's diverse collection of natural features including its beautiful, picturesque mountains, national parks, and gorgeous beaches.

Malaysia Facts

Full Name: Federation of Malaysia
Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
Area: 329,750 sq km/127,316 sq miles
Population: 23,000,000
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +8 ()
Languages: Malay (official) Known as Bahasa Malaysia English (other) Tamil (other) Chinese (other)
Religion: 52% Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian, 8% Hindu, 2% tribal
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
Electricity: 240V 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details: British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
Country Dialing Code: 60