Geography

Malaysia is made up of 13 states - Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Kedah, Perlis, Sabah, and Sarawak - and three Federal Territories - Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan. Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan are in East Malaysia, whereas the rest of the country is in Peninsular Malaysia.

Economy and history

Malaysia's history began in the early 15th century with the formation of the Melaka Sultanate. On August 31, 1957, the country gained independence as the Federation of Malaya. Malaysia was established in 1963 with the addition of Sabah and Sarawak. Malaysia's economy is dominated by manufacturing, but tourism and primary commodities, such as petroleum, palm oil, and timber, are also significant contributors.

Culture and people

Malaysia is an enthralling country with a thriving mixed population. Aside from Malays and indigenous communities, immigration from China, India, Indonesia, and other regions of the world have also contributed to the country's multi-racial population.

According to Malaysia's Department of Statistics, the country's population in 2020 is expected to be 32.7 million people. Bumiputera (Malays and Orang Asli or indigenous peoples) make up 69.6 percent of the population, followed by Chinese (22.6 percent), Indians (6.9 percent), and others (1.0 percent).

The country's transformation into a cultural melting pot is visible in its unique blend of religions, traditions, festivals, languages, food, and many other things. Its cultural richness can also be linked to the country's historical and continuous relations with the rest of the world, as well as colonial rule by the British, Portuguese, and Dutch.

'Malaysia Truly Asia' is more than just a slogan. The country actually reflects the spirit of racial diversity and harmony, which is what distinguishes it.

Climate and Geography

Malaysia, with an area of roughly 329,847 square kilometres and a warm tropical environment with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 32°C, offers an endless selection of intriguing tourism items for travellers to explore and enjoy throughout the year.

The state religion

Malaysia's official religion is Islam, however other religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity are freely practiced.

National language

Although Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the official language, English is commonly spoken. The majority of Malaysians are multilingual, speaking a variety of languages and dialects including Mandarin, Cantonese, and Tamil.