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Malaysia

South-Eastern Asia, Asia

EnglishMalay

Malaysia is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. With a population of 34,231,700 and an area of 330,803 km², the capital city is Kuala Lumpur. The official languages are English and Malay. The national currency is the Malaysian ringgit (RM MYR).

Quick Facts

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Kuala Lumpur
Capital
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34,231,700
Population
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330,803 km²
Area
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RM MYR
Currency
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+60
Dial Code
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.my
TLD

Economy

Malaysia has a GDP per capita of $11,874, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$11,874
GNI per Capita$11,650

Geography

Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia at coordinates 2.50°N, 112.50°E. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Mount Kota Kinabalu at 4,095 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates2.50°N, 112.50°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Kota Kinabalu
4,095 m
🏞️ Longest RiverBatang Rajang
563 km
TimezonesUTC+08:00
BordersBRNIDNTHA

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Malaysia, including Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium with a capacity of 50,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumSultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium
50,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Malaysia

What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is the population of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a population of approximately 34,231,700 people.
What currency does Malaysia use?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (RM MYR).
What languages are spoken in Malaysia?
The official languages of Malaysia are English, Malay.
What is the area of Malaysia?
Malaysia covers a total area of 330,803 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Malaysia?
The GDP per capita of Malaysia is approximately $11,874.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)