23 interesting facts about Malaysia

Located in Southeast Asia, the state of Malaysia is not very similar to its closest neighbors, if you look at the country from the inside. But we can confidently say that this is a very rich, calm and safe country in which the tourist will definitely find something to see.

Facts about Malaysia

1. This country consists of two parts separated by the sea.
2. The name “Malaysia” in Sanskrit means “mountainous country”.
3. Nine of the 11 Malaysian states are monarchies, with seven of they are led by sultans.
4. Although freedom of religion is proclaimed in Malaysia, divorce and inheritance issues are resolved only through Sharia courts. Secular judges do not have the right to cancel their decisions or at least somehow influence them.
5. Minor Malaysians convicted of various crimes are sent to a penal colony, where they learn crafts until the age of 21.
6. The Strait of Malacca, separating Peninsular Malaysia from the island of Sumatra, is one of the most important sea routes on the planet.
7. The record high air temperature ever recorded in Malaysia was 40.1 degrees, and the record low was 7.8 degrees.
8. About 20% of all known species of animals inhabiting the planet are found on the lands of Malaysia.
9. Rafflesia is found in the Malaysian forests – the largest flower in the world, which can reach a meter in diameter and weigh more than 10 kg. With their appearance and smell, these giant flowers resemble pieces of rotten meat.
10. One hectare of Malaysian forest can grow up to 240 different types of trees (interesting facts about trees).
11. Two decades ago, Malaysia launched its own space program.
12. The Petronas Towers in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, towering 452 meters above the ground, are among the tallest buildings on the planet. In cross section, these skyscrapers are an eight-pointed Islamic star.
13. In Malaysia, drug trafficking and possession of illegal substances are punishable by death.
14. In the jungles of Malaysia, there are “walking trees” that slowly move through the soil in search of moisture on numerous roots growing from the middle of the trunk. In a year, such trees can cover a distance of up to several meters.
15. Kuala Lumpur is considered the Asian capital with the largest number of green spaces.
16. Only half of the country’s inhabitants are native Malaysians, the rest of the population is immigrants.
17. Sarawak Grotto is located in Malaysia – the largest grotto in the world in a natural cave. It is 600 meters long and 415 meters wide with a height of 100 meters. A grotto of this size can fit 50 An-124 Ruslan aircraft.
18. In Malaysia, the largest cobra ever caught by a man was caught – the length of the snake exceeded 5.7 meters (interesting facts about snakes).
19. The Malaysian Menara TV tower is the highest in Asia and the fourth tallest built on the planet.
20. In this country, left-hand traffic, like in Thailand (interesting facts about Thailand).
21. One of the most popular Malay dishes is called rendang. This is a meat stewed in coconut milk with a lot of spices.
22. The bridge connecting the Malaysian mainland with the island of Penang is 13.7 kilometers long – it is the third longest bridge in Asia.
23. In Malaysia lives biruang – the smallest species of bears on the planet. The body length of the Malayan bear does not exceed 1.5 meters, and the height at the withers is only 50-70 cm.