Population: 2. million people (2020) Capital

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Malaysia has four neighbouring countries. These are:

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  Thailand is located to the north,
  
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  Indonesia on the island of Borneo
  
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  Brunei on the island or Borneo
  
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  and Singapore is located to the south 
  

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  Population: 32.6 million people (2020)
  
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  Capital: Kuala Lumpur
  
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  Motto: 'Unity is Strength'
  
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  Government: Constitutional monarchy. Federation of 13 states and three territories. The country also has a king who is elected every five years.
  
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  Language: Malay (Bahasa Malaysia)
  

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  Malaysia is a multiracial country with a rich cultural heritage. Almost 60% of the population are Malay or indigenous people. About 21% are Chinese and 6% are Indian.
  
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  It is comprised of 3 main races: Malays, Chinese and Indians. The three main religions are Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Other religions such as Sikhism and Christianity are also practised. Muslims are the majority comprising around 67% of the population.
  
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  Religion: mainly Islam (60%). There are also Buddhists (20%), Christians (9%) and Hindu (6%)
  
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  Literacy: 93% of the population 15 years and above can read or write
  
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  Currency: 1 Ringgit = 100 sen
  

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