Map of Malaysia

Malaysia

• Population: 25.3 million (UN, 2005)
• Capital: Kuala Lumpur
• Area: 329,847 sq km (127,355 sq miles)
• Major languages: Malay (official), English, Chinese dialects, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam
• Major religions: Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism
• Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 75 years (women)
• Monetary unit: 1 ringgit = 100 sen
• New Straits Times - English-language daily
• The Star - English-language daily