A Brief Description
In the country of Malaysia, archaeological evidence indicates that human beings began inhabiting the general area well-over 40,000 years ago.
The Europeans arrived on the Malay Peninsula in the 17th century, as the Dutch established trading posts along the coastlines.
It was the British that recognized the strategic position of the Malay states and their abundance of natural resources, subsequently colonizing and controlling the region for over 150 years.
During World War II, the Japanese invaded, and occupied the area for over three years, until that bloody war finally ended in 1945.
In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula (southern parts of Burma (Myanmar), Thailand and the Peninsular Malaysia) formed the Federation of Malaya, and in 1957, after a decade of intense negotiations, it gained independence from Britain.
Malaysia itself was formed in 1963 when Singapore and the states of Sabah and Sarawak joined the Peninsular Malaysia Federation; Singapore left in 1965 to become a separate nation.
Located In Southeast Asia, just north of the Equator, the exotic, tropical islands and lands of Malaysia contain some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet and a collection of unrivaled rainforests and national parks.
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Facts and Figures
 Name Malaysia
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Population 23,953,100
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Kuala Lumpur (1.5 mil) metro (3.8 mil)
Currency Ringgit (MYR)
Currency Converter
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Languages Bahasa Melayu (official), English, assorted Chinese dialects and other indigenous languages.
Flag here
National Day August 31
Religions Muslim, Buddhist, Daoist, Hindu, Christian, others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
03º 10' N, 101º 42' E
Relative Location Malaysia is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. The country is immediately north of the Equator, and positioned on both the Malay Peninsula and on the northern edges of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It's bordered by the waters of the South China Sea, assorted smaller seas, and the countries of Brunei, Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand.
Land Statistics
Coastline 2,905 miles (4,675 km)
Land Areas
(land) 126,854 sq miles (328,550 sq km)
(water) 463 sq miles (1,200 sq km)
(TOTAL) 127,317 sq miles (329,700 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms
Malaysia consists of the Peninsular Malaysia, which is part of mainland Southeast Asia, and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern edges of the island of Borneo.
In essence, the coastal plains here (in some areas rather wide) rise gently into hills and mountains, all covered by dense rain forest.
Countrywide, elevations average between 3,500 to 6,000 feet, with the major exception being Mt. Kinabalu (at near 14,000 ft.) in the State of Sabah.
Off its coastlines, Malaysia includes hundreds of very small islands (dots on a sea of blue).
Over two dozen rivers of size flow from the mountains, with the Pahang, Rajang and Sugut the most significant.
 Highest Point Gunung Kinabalu -13,451 ft.
(4,100 m)
 Lowest Point South China Sea - (0 ft.) (0 m)
Land Divisions 13 states, including: Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu; and one federal territory (wilayah persekutuan) with three components, the cities of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya.
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Recommended Links
Malaysia (Complete) info on the (GDP)
economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!
Kuala Lumpur
here
Malaysia History
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Malaysia Photos at TrekEarth.com here
Malaysia Star (news)
here
Malaysia Tourism
here
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Time and Weather
Climate
Based on its location near the Equator, Malaysia has a tropical climate with many sunny days.
Malaysia's temperature range from 70 to 90ºF (22 to 33ºC) is consistent throughout most of the year.
Two monsoon seasons (April to October) and (October to February) bring consistent, yet moderate rainfall. Relative humidity is very high year-round.
Traveler Info
Attractions
The beauty of Malaysia is its major draw, as few places on our planet are as pristine and unspoiled. It presents an incredible menu of uncrowded beaches and hundreds of tropical islands.
Significant points-of-interest include Taman Negara National Park, with its gigantic trees, plants and colorful wildlife; Sabah's state parks and stunning Mount Kinabalu; the world's largest orangutan sanctuary near the town of Sandakan; Sarawak's collection of national parks, some of the most unique anywhere; and the exciting city of Kuala Lumpur.... to name but a few.
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Country Dialing Code 60
Electricity Malaysia uses 240 volts AC (50 Hz)
Electrical adapters, products and tips here
Travel Warnings
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Visa Information
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