Surface: Malaysia has a total land area of around 328,500 sq km.
Population: Malaysia has a population of nearly 24,824,200.
System of government: Malaysia follows constitutional monarchy.
Capital: Kuala Lumpur, with a population of around 1,800,670 people, is the capital of Malaysia.
Religion: Islam is the state religion, while Buddhism and Christianity are the other important religions.
Official Language: Malaysia’s official language is Bahasa Melayu, but English is also widely spoken.
Government: Malaysia follows constitutional monarchy.
Climate: Malaysia experiences warm tropical climate with considerable amount of rainfall.
Units of measure and electricity: Malaysia follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 240 V, 50Hz.
Time Zone: The Malaysian time zone is GMT + 8.
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (1€ = 4.80MYR).
Travel documents required: A valid passport/visa is a must when entering Malaysia. Tourists should also be financially sound and show a proof of it.
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| Economy |
The economy of Malaysia is dependent mainly on information technology, exports of oil and natural resources and the tourism sector. However, its industries are also flourishing, and it is now tagged as a ‘newly industrialised country’.
The average daily cost of living in Malaysia is around MYR70 to MYR1200; hotels may charge around MYR40 and eating from hawkers and at coffee shops is inexpensive. One can take a bus or hire a car. |
