Malaysia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Malaysia (ISO: MY) and the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. This page enables you to explore Malaysia and its land boundaries in total: 2,742 km. You may also view the border countries of Malaysia (total: 3, Brunei 266 km, Indonesia 1,881 km, Thailand 595 km with its area of total: 329,847 sq km; land: 328,657 sq km, water: 1,190 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Malaysia Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Malaysia, located in Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Malaysia and its location (Southeast Asia) at the geographic coordinates of 2 30 N, 112 30 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia |
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| Name of the country: | Malaysia | Capital city: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Geographical coordinates of Malaysia: | 2 30 N, 112 30 E | Geographical coordinates of Kuala Lumpur: | 3 10 N 101 42 E |
| Location of Malaysia: | Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam | Continent / area: | Southeast Asia |
| The area of Malaysia: | total: 329,847 sq km; land: 328,657 sq km, water: 1,190 sq km | Area comparative of Malaysia: | slightly larger than New Mexico |
| The elevation data of Malaysia: | mean elevation: 419 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Gunung Kinabalu 4,100 m | The climate of Malaysia: | tropical: annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons |
| Land use of Malaysia: | agricultural land: 23.2%; arable land 2.9%; permanent crops 19.4%; permanent pasture 0.9%; forest: 62%; other: 14.8% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 3,800 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Malaysia: | strategic location along Strait of Malacca and southern South China Sea | The terrain of Malaysia: | coastal plains rising to hills and mountains |
| Land boundaries of Malaysia: | total: 2,742 km | Borders countries of Malaysia: | Brunei 266 km, Indonesia 1,881 km, Thailand 595 km |
| Maritime claims of Malaysia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation; specified boundary in the South China Sea | ||
Fast Facts about Malaysia
Are you traveling to Malaysia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Southeast Asia, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam.
Did you know that the legal system of Malaysia is a mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law; judicial review of legislative acts in the Federal Court at request of supreme head of the federation?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Malaysia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 144,403 km (excludes local roads)paved: 116,169 km (including 1,821 km of expressways), unpaved: 28,234 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: KUALA LUMPUR (capital) 6.837 million; Johor Bahru 912,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 74.7% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Malaysia: 30,949,962 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.4% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Bahasa Malaysia (official language), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai. Note: in East Malaysia there are several indigenous languages; most widely spoken are Iban and Kadazan. These days, Malaysia has to face a net migration rate of -0.3 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Malaysia nowadays; Malay 50.1%, Chinese 22.6%, indigenous 11.8%, Indian 6.7%, other 0.7%, non-citizens 8.2% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Malaysia can be exercised by the population from the age of 21 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Malaysia. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 out 12 years preceding application.
In case if you plan to visit Malaysia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Malaysia are: Independence Day 31 August (1957) (independence of Malaya); Malaysia Day 16 September (1963) (formation of Malaysia).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Malaysia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: flooding; landslides; forest fires. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Kuala Lumpur and/or Malaysia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Malaysia, the population has to face a death rate of 5.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Malaysia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Malaysia. Here they are: Bahasa Malaysia (official language), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai. Note: in East Malaysia there are several indigenous languages; most widely spoken are Iban and Kadazan.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .my
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons.
Its capital city is Kuala Lumpur, where the local time zone is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Kuala Lumpur: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Malaysia; mean elevation: 419 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Gunung Kinabalu 4,100 m. The length of its total coastline are: 4,675 km (Peninsular Malaysia 2,068 km, East Malaysia 2,607 km) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 2,742 km.
Current environmental issues in Malaysia; air pollution from industrial and vehicular emissions; water pollution from raw sewage; deforestation; smoke/haze from Indonesian forest fires.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: flooding; landslides; forest fires.
For your traveling options, there are 114 (2013) airports and 4 (2013) heliports in Malaysia all together with 7,200 km (Peninsular Malaysia 3,200 km; Sabah 1,500 km; Sarawak 2,500 km) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 144,403 km (excludes local roads)paved: 116,169 km (including 1,821 km of expressways), unpaved: 28,234 km (2010).
Background of Malaysia
Like every nation, Malaysia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula except Singapore formed the Federation of Malaya, which became independent in 1957. Malaysia was formed in 1963 when the former British colonies of Singapore, as well as Sabah and Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo, joined the Federation. The first several years of the country’s independence were marred by a communist insurgency, Indonesian confrontation with Malaysia, Philippine claims to Sabah, and Singapore’s withdrawal in 1965. During the 22-year term of Prime Minister MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (1981-2003), Malaysia was successful in diversifying its economy from dependence on exports of raw materials to the development of manufacturing, services, and tourism. Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (in office since April 2009) has continued these pro-business policies. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
