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Malaysia, paradise on earth, is a Southeast Asian federation. Malaysia is a Sanskrit word meaning 'land of mountains'. It is a federal constitutional elective monarchy consisting of 13 states. While more than 50 percent of the population of the culture is Malays, there are Chinese and Indians in great numbers.
Location of Malaysia
While west Malaysia is bordered by Thailand, Malaysia Borneo or East Malaysia shares common boundary with Indonesia. The twin parts of Malaysia are separated by the South China Sea.
Geography and Climate of Malaysia
Malaysia in Asia is endowed with contrasting landscape. Most of the parts of Malaysia is covered by dense forests and hills. Malaysia experiences an equatorial type of climate. The country is largely under the influence of the south west and the northeast monsoons. While the south west monsoon prevails from April to October, the northeast monsoons usually blow from October to February.
Tourist Attractions in Malaysia
There are many places of interest in Malaysia. Some of the places that you should include in your itinerary are the Khoo Kongsi, the Petronas Twin Towers, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, the Sunway Lagoon Theme park, the Batu Caves, the Kuala Lumpur Towers, the Endau- Rompin National Park, and the Petrosains. In addition to sightseeing experience a memorable holiday by indulging in the varied water sports. These include surfing, biking, mountaineering, hiking, fishing, and sailing. Explore the exotic wildlife as you the night safaris.
Nightlife in Malaysia is equally entertaining. There are many bars and pubs. Sway your body to the live music of the bands and rejuvenate yourself. Shopping is also an attractive option for tourists.
Transportation in Malaysia
Malaysia has a well developed system of roadways. Roadways connect most of the Malaysian cities and states with one another. The North-South Expressway which is an integral part of the Asian Highway Network is the main highway of the country. Western Malaysia has an extensive system of railways. International travelers can reach all the Malaysian cities by airways. There are many major and minor airports. These include the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Langkawi International Airport, Kuching International Airport.
Travel.MapsofWorld.com provides detailed information on Malaysia.
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