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Malaysia

Malaysia (/məˈleɪziə, -ʒə/ ( listen) mə-LAY-zee-ə, -zhə; Malay: [məlejsiə]) is

a country in Southeast Asia. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of Malaysia
thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Malaysia (Malay)
Sea into two regions, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo's East Malaysia.
Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and
maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia
shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia and a
maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the Flag Coat of arms
national capital and largest city while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal
government. With a population of over 32 million, Malaysia is the world's Motto: "Bersekutu Bertambah
43th-most populous country. The southernmost point of continental Mutu"[1]
"Unity Is Strength"
Eurasia is in Tanjung Piai. In the tropics, Malaysia is one of 17 megadiverse
countries, home to a number of endemic species. Anthem: "Negaraku"
(English: "My Country")
Malaysia has its origins in the Malay kingdoms which, from the 18th 0:00 MENU
century, became subject to the British Empire, along with the British Straits
Settlements protectorate. Peninsular Malaysia was unified as the Malayan
Union in 1946. Malaya was restructured as the Federation of Malaya in
1948 and achieved independence on 31 August 1957. Malaya united with
North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore on 16 September 1963 to become
Malaysia. In 1965, Singapore was expelled from the federation.[12]

The country is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural. About half the population is

ethnically Malay, with large minorities of Chinese, Indians, and indigenous
peoples. While recognising Islam as the country's established religion, the
constitution grants freedom of religion to non-Muslims. The government is
closely modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system and the legal
system is based on common law. The head of state is an elected monarch,
known as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, chosen from the hereditary rulers of the Show globe
nine Malay states every five years. The head of government is the Prime Show map of Southeast Asia
Minister. Show all
Location of Malaysia (dark green)
After independence, the Malaysian GDP grew at an average of 6.5% per – in Asia (dark gray & white)
annum for almost 50 years. The economy has traditionally been fuelled by – in ASEAN (dark gray)
its natural resources but is expanding in the sectors of science, tourism, Capital Kuala Lumpur
commerce and medical tourism. Malaysia has a newly industrialised market 3°8′N 101°41′E
economy, ranked third-largest in Southeast Asia and 33rd-largest in the Putrajaya
(administrative)
world.[13] It is a founding member of ASEAN, EAS, OIC and a member of 2.9430952°N
APEC, the Commonwealth and the Non-Aligned Movement. 101.699373°E
Largest city Kuala Lumpur
Official Malay[n 1][n 2][n 3]
Contents language
and national
Etymology language

History Recognised English[n 3]

language
Government and politics
Administrative divisions Ethnic groups 68.8%
(2018)[2] Bumiputera
Foreign relations and military
Sociopolitical issues and human rights /