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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
Last updated on February, 2026
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