Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located in the Malay Peninsula with a total area of about 330,000 square kilometers. The capital and largest city is Kuala Lumpur. As of 2015, Malaysia had a population of over 30 million people and a GDP per capita of around $11,000 US dollars, making it one of the richest economies in the region. The climate is equatorial with high temperatures and humidity year-round as well as heavy rainfall, and the economy relies on natural resources and industries like tourism, commerce, and medical tourism.