MALAYSIA
Vacations and Sightseeing
Vacations and Sightseeing
| Basic information | |
| Official language | Malay |
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
| Area | 329.847 km² |
| Population | 33,096,170 (2021) |
| Currency | ringgit (MYR) |
| Web | .my |
| Code. | MYS |
| Tel. | +60 |
Cities in MALAYSIA
| Kuala lumpur |
Vacations and Sightseeing
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia. Tourism plays an important role in the city's economy, along with the service sector. Large world-famous hotel chains are based in the city. The major tourist destinations in Kuala Lumpur are Merdeka Square, the Parliament Building, Petaling Street, the National Palace, Kuala Lumpur Tower, the National Museum with a collection consisting of objects and paintings collected throughout the country, the Central Market, the National Monument and religious sites such as Jamek Mosque and Batu Caves. Various cultural festivals take place in Kuala Lumpur. Read more on the Kuala Lumpur page.
Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea and the best known holiday destination of Malaysia. The islands are part of the state of Kedah, which borders Thailand. By far the largest of the islands is Pulau Langkawi with the same name and a population of about 65,000. The only other inhabited island is Pulau Tuba. Bordered by long, white beaches and with an interior of jungle-covered hills and steep mountain peaks, it is easy to see why this is Malaysia's most promoted tourist destination. The most popular beaches are found on the west coast with a wide choice of restaurants and eateries and some of the best resorts in Langkawi.
Sources
Elmar Landeninformatie
CIA - World Factbook
BBC - Country Profiles
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