Malaysia |
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| Facts for the Traveller |
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| Full Name: |
Federation of Malaysia |
| Area: |
329,758 sq km |
| Population: |
23.3 million |
| Capital City: |
Kuala Lumpur |
| People: |
50% Malay, 33% Chinese, 9% Indian, plus indigenous tribes such as Orang Asli and Iban |
| Language: |
Bahasa Melayu, English, Chinese, Tamil |
| Religion: |
Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and Hinduism |
| Government: |
Parliamentary democracy |
| Head of State: |
Yang Di Pertuan Agong |
| Prime Minister: |
Dr Mahathir Mohamad |
| Time: |
eight hours ahead of GMT |
| Electricity: |
220-240V, 50 Hz |
| Weights & Measures: |
Metric |
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