What is the capital of Malaysia?

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

What continent is Malaysia in?

Malaysia is in Asia, specifically the South-Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the population of Malaysia?

Malaysia has a population of roughly 31,528,585 people, across a land area of 330,803 km².

What language is spoken in Malaysia?

The main languages of Malaysia are English and Malay.

Which countries border Malaysia?

Malaysia shares a land border with 3 countries: Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand.

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.

Where is Malaysia?

Malaysia is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, bordering Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

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
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Calling code: +60
Internet domain: .my

How Malaysia compares

Malaysia ranks 44th of 194 countries on this site by population and 67th by land area — roughly 0.4% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 18th of 46 by population and 20th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Malaysia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Malaysia flag breaks down as 36.9% red, 34.8% white, 25% blue and 3.3% yellow.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

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

Malaysia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Malaysia?: The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What continent is Malaysia in?: Malaysia is in Asia, specifically the South-Eastern Asia subregion.
What is the population of Malaysia?: Malaysia has a population of roughly 31,528,585 people, across a land area of 330,803 km².
What language is spoken in Malaysia?: The main languages of Malaysia are English and Malay.
Which countries border Malaysia?: Malaysia shares a land border with 3 countries: Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand.

Practice with geography games

Studying Malaysia is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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