Malaysia

Malaysia

Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Population: 23,260,000
Languages: Malay, English, Chinese dialects
Religions: Muslim, Buddhism, Hindu
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Currency: Malaysian ringgit
Exports: rubber, palm oil, petroleum
Area: 329,735 sq. km.
Features: Malaysia's western part is on the Malay Peninsula, the eastern part is on Borneo. The highest point is Mt. Kinabalu at 13,456ft in the Iran Mountains of Borneo. Singapore is not part of Malaysia, but is a country in its own right. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}