Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying the Malaysian Peninsula and part of the island of Borneo. It’s known for its beaches and rainforests. The largest city and capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia shares land borders with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei, and is linked to Singapore by a causeway and bridge.
Fast Facts about Malaysia
1. Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country. Along with the many indigenous cultures, substantial influences from Chinese, Indian, Persian, Arabic, and British cultures have taken place.
2. The official language of Malaysia is Malaysian. English remains a widely used second language, and there are also many other indigenous languages spoken.
3. Malaysia has a population of over 29 million people (29,628,392) as of July 2013.
4. The Malaysian flag was adopted on Sept 16,1963. The flag was designed by Mohamed Hamzah, a 29-year old Public Works Department architect in Johor Baru who entered a design competition with two designs.
5. Islam is the state religion but the Malaysian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion.
6. Football is the most popular sport in Malaysia. Other popular sports in Malaysia include badminton, field hockey, bowls, tennis, squash, martial arts, horse riding, sailing, and skate boarding.
7. Rajang River is the Longest River in Malaysia.
8. The currency of Malaysia is called the Ringgit. The word ringgit means “jagged” in Malay, which refers to the jagged edges of Spanish silver dollars that used to be used in the region.
9. dish is called Nasi lemak, it is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk, often served wrapped in a banana leaf, and usually eaten for breakfast.
10. The flag of Malaysia, also known as the Jalur Gemilang (Malay for “Stripes of Glory”), comprises a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star).