The flag of Malaysia is composed of fourteen equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue rectangle, bearing a fly-side facing yellow crescent and a fourteen-pointed yellow star placed just outside the crescent opening, is superimposed in the canton.

Malaysia

Malaysia

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Malaysia (officially Malaysia) is an independent country located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. With a population of 34,231,700 people, it ranks #44 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 330,803 km² (#70 globally), with a population density of 103 people per km². The capital city is Kuala Lumpur. The official languages are English, Malay.

Key Facts

Population

34,231,700

#44 world ranking

Area

330,803 km²

#70 world ranking

Population Density

103/km²

Capital

Kuala Lumpur

Driving Side

Left

Timezones

1

UTC+08:00

Continent

Asia

Bordering Countries

3

neighboring countries

Calling Code

+60

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is the population of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a population of 34,231,700 people, ranking #44 in the world by population.
How big is Malaysia?
Malaysia covers an area of 330,803 km², ranking #70 in the world by area. The population density is 103 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Malaysia?
The official languages of Malaysia are: English, Malay.
What is the currency of Malaysia?
The currency of Malaysia is Malaysian ringgit (RM).
What countries border Malaysia?
Malaysia shares borders with 3 countries: Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand.

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