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Malaysia — silhouette, capital and facts
Malaysia is in Asia and its capital is Kuala Lumpur. With about 33 million people and 330,803 km², it ranks 67th in area and 47th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Malaysia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 33 million
- Area
- 330,803 km²
- Language
- Malay
- Currency
- Ringgit
- Flag colors
- red, white, blue, yellow
Borders
Malaysia shares a land border with 3 countries: Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei.
Fun facts about Malaysia
- The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004.
- Malaysia is home to Rafflesia, a giant-flowered plant that smells like rotting meat to attract flies.
- The Sarawak Chamber, in the Mulu caves, is one of the largest underground chambers in the world.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
Which continent is Malaysia in?
Malaysia is in Asia.
Which countries border Malaysia?
Malaysia shares a land border with 3 countries: Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Malaysia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Malaysia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Malaysia?
The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. Malaysia is home to Rafflesia, a giant-flowered plant that smells like rotting meat to attract flies. The Sarawak Chamber, in the Mulu caves, is one of the largest underground chambers in the world.
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