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Malaysia

Map of Malaysia

KEY FACTS

  • Joined commonwealth:1957
  • Capital:Kuala Lumpur
  • Population:27,027,000 (2008)
  • GDP p c growth:3.3% p.a. 1990–2006
  • Official language:Malay
  • Time:GMT plus 8hr
  • Currency:ringgit or Malaysian dollar (M$)