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Malaysia Overview |
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Interesting Facts about Malaysia |
Google Map of Malaysia |
| Learn about the geography, history, people, climate, government, economy, politics, military, and other aspects of Malaysia. We have nine pages of interesting Malaysia facts & figures: on everything from transportation and communications systems to natural hazards to transitional issues facing .Malaysia. When you hear another country being discussed on the news, visit WorldCountries.info and gets the facts. |
| Area |
total: 329,750 sq km land: 328,550 sq km water: 1,200 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical; annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons |
| Population |
24,821,286 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Bahasa Malaysia (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai note: in East Malaysia there are several indigenous languages; most widely spoken are Iban and Kadazan |
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Feature Articles about Malaysia |
Malaysia News |
 Malaysia: Sarawak, Borneo - The Place To Be
Are you the kind of person that likes things at both ends of the spectrum? Are you looking for diversity in your travels? Then Sarawak is the place to be. From tropical rainforest to city shopping, wildlife reserves to modern civilization, and from tribal headhunters living in longhouses to 5 star hotels, Sarawak has it all.
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My Malayasia
Outstanding contribution by a local webmaster who has compiled an exhaustive amount of information about his country. We don't think you will be disappointed with your visit to this web site.
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Official Tourism Site
It is said that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Yours can start with a single click. Savour the journey into Malaysia, replete of its idiosyncrasies and unique disposition right from the comfort of your home.
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CIA World Factbook |
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CIA World Factbook Description of Malaysia |
| During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Federation of Malaya, which became independent in 1957. Malaysia was formed in 1963 when the former British colonies of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo joined the Federation. The first several years of the country's history were marred by Indonesian efforts to control Malaysia, Philippine claims to Sabah, and Singapore's secession from the Federation in 1965. During the 22-year term of Prime Minister MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (1981-2003), Malaysia was successful in diversifying its economy from dependence on exports of raw materials, to expansion in manufacturing, services, and tourism. |
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