Malaysia: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Kuala Lumpur. It covers about 330,803 km² (127,724 sq mi). Official languages include English and Malay. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Malaysia at a glance

Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Region
South-Eastern Asia (Asia)
Area
330,803 km² (127,724 sq mi)
Official languages
English and Malay
Currency
Malaysian ringgit (RM)
People
Malaysian
Calling code
+60
Internet domain
.my
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia is in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (RM).

Malaysia has 2 official languages: English and Malay.

Malaysia borders Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).