Geography
Malaysia is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 2.5, 112.5; it has Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand.
Neighboring countries: Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand
Asia
Malaysia
Malaysia is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Population
- 34.2 million
- Area
- 330,803 km²
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
- Official language
- English, Malay
- Calling code
- +60
- Internet TLD
- .my
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
Malaysia map preview: 2.50, 112.50
People and Culture
Malaysia uses English, Malay in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Malaysia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Malaysia is recorded with the official name Malaysia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Kuala Lumpur
- South-Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Kuala Lumpur
- Time zone data: UTC+08:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Malaysia is grouped under Asia.
- Malaysia has a listed area of 330,803 km².
- Malaysia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Malaysia
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What continent is Malaysia in?
Malaysia is in Asia.
What currency does Malaysia use?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit.
What language is spoken in Malaysia?
English, Malay is listed for Malaysia in this database.