 Malaysia — (mə lā´zhə) |
About The People
Did You Know...... The world's tallest habitable building is the Petronas Towers which is 1,483 feet tall. There are t »» More
Fashion... Most people wear Western-style clothing. However, traditional clothing, or a combination of Western »» More
Socializing... A person’s ancestral background is often important to social status and future opportunities. Many M »» More
Family... Traditionally, the family system is the most important social unit in Malaysia. It is common for two »» More
Sports & Recreation... Silat is the Malay art of self-defense, which is performed in such a stylized way, with controlled y »» More
| World Region: Southeast Asia
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Malaysia History
The early Buddhist Malay kingdom of Srivijaya, based at what is now Palembang, Sumatra, dominated much of the Malay peninsula from the 9th to the 13th centuries AD. The powerful Hindu kingdom of Majapahit, based on Java, gained control of the Malay peninsula in the 14th century. Conversion of the Malays to Islam, beginning in the early 14th century, accelerated with the rise of the state of Malacca under the rule of a Muslim prince in the 15th century. Malacca was a major regional entrepot, where Chinese, Arab, Malay, and Indian merchants traded precious goods. Drawn by this rich trade, a Portuguese fleet conquered Malacca in 1511, marking the beginning of European expansion in Southeast Asia. »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Kuala Lumpur
note: Putrajaya is referred to as the administrative capital »» History of Kuala Lumpur
note: Putrajaya is referred to as the administrative capital
Population: 25,715,819
GDP: $386,600,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 329,750 (sq km) 127,316 (sq mi)
Currency: ringgit
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