Location: Malaysia is situated in South-eastern Asia, between 2 and 7 degrees north of the Equator. To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while to the south is Singapore.
Population: Approximately 30.5 million
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Language: Bahasa Melayu
Currency: Ringgit (RM)
Country code: +60
Climate: Malaysia has a pleasant tropical climate and is generally warm all the year round with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 32°C. The general weather is humid with annual rainfall varying from 2,000mm to 2,500mm.
Natural Resources: Tin, petroleum, timber, copper, iron ore, natural gas, bauxite.