Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located north of the equator between Thailand and Indonesia with a population of over 28 million people. It has a diverse multi-ethnic population and is a constitutional monarchy with a Westminster-style government. The major ethnic groups are Malays, Chinese, Indians, and various indigenous groups. The country has a tropical climate and celebrates several cultural festivals throughout the year representing its diverse ethnic and religious populations.

1. Malaysia
Truly Asia
ni Yasmeen (100% Malaysian)
by Nurha

2. Where in the world?
-14,796 km
-16h 38m by air
-12 hr time diff
Southeast
Asia

3. A closer look
This is West
Malaysia.
Also known as
Peninsular Malaysia
This is East
Malaysia.
Or
Sabah & Sarawak

4. Some quick facts
Pop: 28.3 million
Constitutional Monarchy
Elected govt represented by Parliament
(Westminster system)
GDP/capita : US$8,624
Tropical/equatorial climate
Languages: Bahasa Malaysia; English
widely spoken, Chinese (many dialects),
Tamil, other dialects
State religion: Islam (Secular or not?
Not sure)
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5. A melting pot of ethnicities
Malays or
Bumiputra
50.4%
ethnic
Chinese
23.7%
non-Malay
Bumiputra
11%
ethnic
Indians
7%
Others?

6. Many festivals, many holidays

7. Festival 1:
Hari Raya Aidilfitri

8. Festival 2: Deepavali

9. Festival 3:
Chinese New Year

10. SCHOOL

11. SCHOOL UNIFORM

12. Incredible food

13. Awesome Landscape

14. Sites and sights

15. Famous
Malaysian phrases
Selamat datang - Welcome
Apa khabar? - How’re you?
Merdeka! - Freedom/Liberty
Terima kasih - Thank you
Jom makan! – Let’s eat!