Key Facts about Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, lying just north of the Equator. Read more about Key Facts about Malaysia, Location, Bordering Countries, Latest News.

Key Facts about Malaysia

Malaysia Latest News

Recently, the Prime Minister of India began a two-day official visit to Malaysia.

About Malaysia

  • Location: It is a country in Southeast Asia, lying just north of the Equator.
    • The South China Sea separates Malaysia into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) and East Malaysia.
  • Bordering Countries: Land (Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia) Maritime (Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam)
  • Bordering Seas and straits: Strait of Malacca, South China Sea, Celebes Sea and the Sulu Sea border Sabah in East Malaysia.
  • Capital:  Kuala Lumpur

Geographical Features of Malaysia

  • Terrain and Climate: The country’s terrain is characterized by coastal plains and jungle-covered mountains in the interior, and its climate is tropical. 
  • Major Mountain: Main Range 
  • Highest Peak: Mount Kinabalu (4,095 metres)
  • Major Rivers: It is drained by Pahang, Rajang, and Kinabatangan rivers.
  • Natural Lakes: Bera Lake and Tasik Chini
  • Natural Resources: It has abundant natural resources including forests, minerals, oil, natural gas and agricultural commodities.

Source: PIB

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