Key Facts about Malaysia

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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

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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