About Malaysia
Geography Malaysia is situated right in the heart of South East Asia and is divided into two regions, known as East Malaysia and West Malaysia. West Malaysia, or also known as Peninsular Malaysia, consist of the southern portion of the Malay Peninsula and the nearby islands. East Malaysia occupies the northern section of Sabah and Sarawak. Malaysia is a federation of 13 states plus 3 federal territories ( Johor Kedah Kelantan Melaka ... Kuala Lumpur , the capital city, is the largest federal territory, there are two others, Labuan and Putrajaya Climate Malaysia's climate is hot and humid all year round, with plenty of sunshine and rainfall all year round. Temperatures are usually between 20-30°C (68-86°F) with humidity of 90%. The East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia experiences more rain season than the other regions. The wettest season on the West Coast of the Peninsula is between September and December, on the East Coast and in Sabah and Sarawak, is between October and February. Rain often comes in short, strong bursts and is usually seasonal. People Malaysia has a combined population of over 19.9 million people. Because of its central location, Malaysia has traditionally been a meeting point for traders and travelers from both the East and West. As a result, Malaysia has a multicultural and multiracial population consisting of Malays, Chinese, Indians and numerous indigenous and aboriginal peoples. The Orang Asli are the aboriginal people of Peninsular Malaysia, with an estimated population of over 60,000 and who, for the most part, still lead a simple yet fascinating lifestyle. | |
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