Malaysia is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. The country with its natural beauty, charm and fantastic sight seeing options attracts tourists throughout the year. But before going to this country, it would be good to know certain facts about Malaysia, as it would help one to get acquainted with country before hand and thus help one to move around more easily.


Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia and has Indonesia and Thailand as its neighbors. The country enjoys a tropical climate with the monsoons occurring from October to February. One can find numerous hills and mountains over here. The highest point in the country is Gunung Kinabalu. The country is home to the world's oldest rainforests.


Malaysia has plenty of natural resources, which includes tin, petroleum, timber, copper, iron ore, natural gas and bauxite. One can find numerous animals and birds in this country. Malaysia is home to the world's most endangered species, the Orangutan. It is found in Sumatra and Borneo.


It is a culturally diverse and a multi ethnic country. People living here consist of Malaysians, Chinese, Indians, Thai and people of other nationalities. The official language of the country is Bahasa Melayu. Other languages spoken over here include Chinese, English, Tamil, Telugu and others. Islam is the main religion of the country. However people belonging to other religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Sikhism also stay here.


The capital of the country is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has a multi-sector economy. Major industries of the country include tourism, agriculture and manufacturing industries. Malaysia exports electronic equipments and petroleum and chemicals. The currency of the country is called Ringgit There are numerous tourist attractions in the country. Malaysia is home to the famous Petronas Tower, the world's tallest building. It is found in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Besides this, one can also find the world's longest mural over here. It is 860 feet long and 14 feet high.


The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions. Some of the major festivals of the country include The International Kite Festival and the Moon and Lantern Festival. Laksa is a traditional Malaysian food and is extremely tasty. The country has numerous beaches and resorts, which act as major tourist attractions of the country.


Malaysia is a wonderful country to visit and the facts about Malaysia will help one to get a fair idea about the country.


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