Facts: Malaysia Is A Multiculturalism of Races
Facts: Malaysia Is A Multiculturalism of Races
Facts: Malaysia Is A Multiculturalism of Races
in peace and harmony. This is a land of friendly and fascinating people. Travelers will experience city life and adventures and more.
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Population: 29.3 million (UN, 2012) 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: 73 years (men), 77 years (women) Monetary unit: 1 ringgit = 100 sen Main exports: Electronic equipment, petroleum and liquefied natural gas, chemicals, palm oil, wood and wood products, rubber, textiles GNI per capita: US $8,770 (World Bank, 2011) Internet domain: .my International dialling code: +60
Taman Negara, which literally means national park in Malay, is one of the oldest tropical rain forest in the world. It features massive trees, waterfalls, jungle treks of various duration and the worlds longest canopy walkways. Several trails enable the visitor to explore the forest without a guide. The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the worlds tallest buildings before being surpassed in 2004 by Taipei 101. However, the towers are still the tallest twin buildings in the world. The Petronas Twin Towers feature a sky bridge between the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors Tioman is a small island located off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. In the 1970s, Time Magazine selected Tioman as one of the worlds most beautiful islands. as one of the worlds most beautiful islands. Tourists have surged to the island ever since, seeking a taste of paradises. The island is surrounded by numerous white coral reefs, making it a haven for scuba divers while the interior is densely forested.
Named after Britains King George III, Georgetown is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. It is officially recognized as having a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in Southeast Asia. The town truly springs to life in the evenings, when most of the locals head to the nearby street hawkers to have their meals and drinks.