Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It’s known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers.
Continent | : | Asia |
Capital | : | Kuala Lumpur |
Official Language | : | Malaysian |
Currency | : | Malaysian ringgit |
Local Time | : | GMT +8 |
Exchange Rate | : | 18.81 Bangladeshi Taka |
Dialing Code | : | +60 |
Weekend Days | : | Saturday & Sunday |
Population | : | 30.33 million (2015) |
Area | : | 127,724 mi² |
Education | : | 94.6% |
Religion | : | Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism; |
Climate | : | Located near the equator, Malaysia’s climate is categorised as equatorial, being hot and humid throughout the year. The average rainfall is 250 centimetres (98 in) a year and the average temperature is 27 °C (80.6 °F). |
Prime Minister / President / King | : | Najib Razak |
Destinations | : | Petronas Towers, Mount Kinabalu, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Kek Lok Si, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Langkawi Cable Car, KLCC Park, Langkawi Sky Bridge, Genting Highlands, Taman Negara, Putra Mosque, Gunung Mulu National Park, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Penang Hill, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Stadthuys, Aquaria KLCC, Gurney Drive, George Town, Suria KLCC, Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur, Payar Island, Bako National Park, Pangkor Island, National Mosque of Malaysia, Thean Hou Temple, Central Market, Kuala Lumpur, National Zoo of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, Penang Hill Railway, St. Paul’s Church |
Points of Interest | : | Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Penang Island, Sandakan, Petaling Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Pulau Tioman, Pulau Tioman- Rompin District. |