Malaysia
Split in two by the South China Sea, Malaysia keeps its cities on the peninsula and its rainforests on Borneo - home to some of the oldest jungle on the planet.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Fourteen alternating red and white horizontal stripes with a blue canton bearing a yellow crescent and fourteen-pointed star. The stripes and the star's points represent the thirteen states plus the federal government; blue is unity, yellow the royal colour, and the crescent Islam.
Malaysia FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 32,447,385 |
| Area | 330,803 km² |
| Population density | 98 /km² |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) RM |
| Official language | Malay |
| Calling code | +60 |
| Internet TLD | .my |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | MY / MYS |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004.
- Its share of Borneo holds rainforest estimated to be over 130 million years old, older than the Amazon.
- It's home to the rafflesia, which produces the largest individual flower on Earth.
- The country is split into two halves separated by hundreds of kilometres of sea.
Malaysia FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is the population of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a population of about 32,447,385.
What currency does Malaysia use?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
What languages are spoken in Malaysia?
The official language of Malaysia is Malay.
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