Situated in South-Eastern Asia, Malaysia 🇲🇾 (officially Malaysia) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 35.6 million and a total area of 330,803 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Malaysia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Malaysia located?
Geographically, Malaysia belongs to South-Eastern Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 330,803 km², which makes it the 69th largest country or territory on Earth.
Malaysia has a coastline as well as land borders with Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how malaysian life really works.
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Who lives in Malaysia?
Around 35.6 million people live in Malaysia, making it the 44th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Malaysia is called a Malaysian.
Malaysia is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Malay. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Malaysia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR, symbol RM). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Malaysia is +60. Websites from the country typically use the .my internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Malaysia are its flag, its capital Kuala Lumpur, and its approximate population of 35.6 million.
Neighbouring countries
Malaysia shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Malaysia
- Malaysia's flag emoji is 🇲🇾 — its two-letter country code is MY and its three-letter code is MYS.
- Malaysia covers 330,803 km², ranking 69th in the world by area.
- With about 35.6 million people, Malaysia holds the 44th spot in the world population ranking.
- Malaysia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Malaysia shares borders with 3 countries.
Malaysia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Malaysia?
- The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
- What is the population of Malaysia?
- Malaysia has a population of approximately 35,557,673 people, ranking 44th in the world.
- Where is Malaysia located?
- Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Malaysia?
- The languages spoken in Malaysia include English and Malay.
- What currency is used in Malaysia?
- Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
