Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Kuala Lumpur, home to roughly 31,528,585 people across 330,803 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- South-Eastern Asia
- Population
- 31,528,585
- Land area
- 330,803 km²
- ISO codes
- MY / MYS
- Languages
- English, Malay
Did you know?
- The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were once the tallest buildings in the world and remain an iconic skyline pair.
- Malaysia blends Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities, reflected in hawker centers serving nasi lemak, roti canai, and laksa side by side.
- Borneo's rainforest harbors orangutans, found wild only on Sumatra and Borneo.
- Penang's George Town showcases preserved shophouses and street murals on a UNESCO-listed historic trading port.
- Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, and Deepavali are all national public holidays, underscoring the country's multicultural calendar.
Bordering countries
Brunei
Indonesia
ThailandPractice with geography games
Studying Malaysia is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.