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Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country, which has a federal constitutional monarchy. The country is multinational and multicultural and has significant political influence. About half of the population is made up of Malays, along with minority Chinese, Indian and indigenous peoples.

History:



Malaysia has its origins in the Kingdom of Malay, which came under the rule of the British Empire from the 18th century along with protectorates of English Channel settlements. After three years of occupation, Peninsular Malaysia was unified into the Federation of Malaya in 1946, which was reorganized into the Federation of Malaya in 1948.

The country gained independence on August 31, 1957. Independent Malaya became Malaysia on 16 September 1963 when it merged with the then-British colonies of North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore. In August 1965, Singapore was expelled from the Commonwealth and became a separate independent country.

Culture:



Malaysian culture was originally developed through indigenous tribes that inhabited it. Originating from the beginning of foreign trade, Chinese and Indian cultures have had a significant impact. Other cultural influences include Arabic, Persian, and British cultures. Traditional Malaysian art was mainly centred on the areas of weaving, silversmithing, and carving. Traditional arts range from handmade baskets from the countryside to silverware from the Malay court.

Language:



Malaysian Malay is the national and official language of Malaysia, a standardised form of the Malay language. The term Bahasa Malaysia was formerly used under state policy, but the current state policy uses "Bahasa Melayu" to refer to the official language and both terms continue to be used. English remains an active second language and the National Language Act 1967 permits its use for some official purposes.

Geography:



Malaysia shares its borders with Indonesia and Brunei in the East, and Thailand in the west. The country has a maritime boundary with the Philippines and Vietnam. Land boundaries are primarily defined by geological features such as the Perlis River, Golok River and Pagalayan Canal, while some maritime boundaries are subject to ongoing disputes. Malaysia is divided into two parts, which are separated from each other by the South China Sea. They have largely similar landscapes as both peninsular and eastern Malaysia have coastal plains that turn into hills and mountains.

Official nameFederation of Malaysia
CapitalKuala Lumpur
Population3.36 crores (2021)
Area329,847 sq km
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit
ReligionIslam
LanguageMalay
Major citiesAlor Setar, George Town, Ipoh


FAQs



Q.1. What is the capital of Malaysia?


Ans. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia.



Q.2. What is the official language of Malaysia?


Ans. Malaysian Malay is the national and official language of Malaysia.



Last Updated on: April 11, 2023