Interesting facts about Malaysia Is a great opportunity to learn more about the countries of Southeast Asia. Today Malaysia is considered one of the fastest growing Asian countries. It is a major exporter of agricultural and natural resources, including oil.
We bring to your attention the most interesting facts about Malaysia.
- In 1957, the Asian country Malaysia gained independence from Great Britain.
- The head of Malaysia is a king who is elected for a specific term. There are 9 monarchs in total, who in turn elect the supreme king.
- There are many rivers flowing here, but there is not a single large one. It should be noted that the waters of many rivers are seriously polluted.
- Every 5th Malay is from the PRC (see interesting facts about China).
- Malaysia is home to 20% of all known animal species today.
- The official religion of Malaysia is Sunni Islam.
- A third of Malaysia's population is less than 15 years old.
- The country has the world's largest grotto in a cave - Sarawak.
- An interesting fact is that there is left-hand traffic in Malaysia.
- Almost 60% of Malaysia's area is covered by forests.
- The highest point in Malaysia is Mount Kinabalu - 4595 m.
- Most Malays speak English well.
- Rafflesia, the largest flower on the planet, grows in Malaysian forests, with a diameter of up to 1 m.
- Malaysia is in the TOP-10 of the most visited countries by tourists in the world (see interesting facts about the countries of the world).
- Locals are quite indifferent to meat, preferring rice and fish to it.
- In the water area of the Malay island of Sipadan, there are about 3000 species of fish.
- In Malaysia, water villages on stilts are often found in which the indigenous people live.
- The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Asia.
