Map of Malaysia
Geography
Main Geographical Features
Consists of 2 main regions, Peninsular Malaysia in the Asian mainland and East Malaysia in the Malay archipelago
Capital
Putrajaya (executive, judicial)
Kuala Lumpur (ceremonial, legislative), largest city
GDP in US$ (Billion)
Global Ranking (2021) 39
Economy
Currency Ringgit (RM)
MYR 4.35/US$ (April 30, 2022)
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture 7%, Industry 37%, Services 55%, Others 1%
Official Language
Malay or Bahasa Melayu
Other languages are Mandarin & Tamil
English is widely spoken
Literacy Rate
95% (2018) for adults 15 years old and above.
GDP Growth (%)
Population
Above the 66% average in ASEAN.
GDP Per Capita
