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Malaysia geography facts

Malaysia is a country or territory in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Kuala Lumpur, and its currency is Malaysian ringgit.

Official name
Malaysia
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Region
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Malaysian ringgit
Languages
English, Malay
Land neighbours
Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand
Area
330,803 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+60
Internet domain
.my

Quick answers about Malaysia

What is the capital of Malaysia?

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

What currency is used in Malaysia?

Malaysia uses Malaysian ringgit.

Where is Malaysia?

Malaysia is in South-Eastern Asia, within Asia.

What languages are spoken in Malaysia?

The reference languages listed for Malaysia are English, Malay.

Which countries border Malaysia?

Malaysia shares listed land borders with Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand.

Is Malaysia landlocked?

No. Malaysia is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Malaysia

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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