| Country | Malaysia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | 4.21050 N, 101.97580 E |
| Map of Malaysia |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 330,803 km² |
| Coastline | 2,905 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Singapore **Want to score above 95% in JEE Main** Cambodia Vietnam Thailand Brunei Indonesia Christmas Island Laos Cocos (Keeling) Islands Myanmar Macao Philippines Sri Lanka Hong Kong Bangladesh Bhutan Taiwan India Maldives Nepal China Palau Mongolia Papua New Guinea Federated States of Micronesia |
| Time Zone | MST (UTC +8) |
| Population | 31.56 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | August 31, 1957 |
| Prime Minister of Malaysia | Najib Razak |
| National Anthem | “Negaraku” |
| Motto | ‘’Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu’’ |
| National Animal | Malayan Tiger |
| National Bird | Rhinocerous Hornbill |
| National Game | Sepaktakraw |
| National Fruit | Papaya |
| National Drink | Teh Tarik |
| National Flower | Hibiscus |
| National Colors | Gold and Black |
| National Languages | Malaysian |
| Seasons in Malaysia | Summer Season Winter Season Springs Season Autumn Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Malaysia |
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| Religion in Malaysia | Islam (61.3%) Buddhist (19.8%) Christian (9.2%) Hindu (6.2%) Other (3.4%) |
| Average Marriage age in Malaysia | 28 years for men and 25.7 years for women |
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur (30 8’N 101041’E) Putrajaya (Administrative) (2.94309520N 101.6993730E) |
| Number of States | 13 States Selangor Johor Sabah Sarawak Perak Kedah Penang Kelantan Pahang Terengganu Negeri Sembilan Malacca Perlis |
| Largest State in Malaysia | Selangor |
| Smallest State in Malaysia | Perlis |
| Largest City in Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
| Smallest City in Malaysia | Miri |
| Literacy rate | 96.2% (males) 93.2% (females) |
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| GDP | PPP – $913.593 billion (2017) Nominal – $344.848 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $28,490 (2017) |
| Currency | Ringgit (RM) (MYR) |
| Calling Code | +60 |
| Internet TLD | .my |
| ISO 3166 code | MY |
| Festivals of Malaysia | Hari Raya Puasa Chinese New Year Deepavali or Diwali Hari Raya Haji Moon Cake Festival Thaipusam Christmas Wesak Day Hari Gawai Vaisakhi |
| Monuments | National Monument St. Francis Xavier Church Kundasang War Memorial Cat Monument Marlin Statue Surrender Point Wat Buppharam Buddhist Temple Menara Alaf Baru (Millenium Monument) Cenotaph Ipoh War Memorial |
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| Longest River in Malaysia | Rajang river |
| Largest Lake | Kenyir Lake |
| Highest Mountain in Malaysia | Mount Kinabalu |
| Biggest Waterfall in Malaysia | Chelik Waterfall |
| Biggest Airport in Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur Interantional New Airport |
| Biggest dam in Malaysia | Bakun Dam |
| Tallest building in Malaysia | Petronas Towers |
| Richest person of Malaysia | Robert Kuok |
| Best places to visit in Malaysia | Gunung Mulu National Park Langkawi Taman Negara Kuala Lumpur Penang Kuching Kota Kinabalu Cameron Highlands Melaka Kota Bharu |
| Official Website | https://www.malaysia.gov.my/ |
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