What type of state is Malaysia in Southeast Asia?
A federal state.
How is Malaysia geographically divided?
Between the Malaysian Peninsula and the island of Borneo.
How many states and federal territories does Malaysia have?
Thirteen states and three federal territories.
Name the three federal territories of Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
What is the total area of Malaysia in square kilometres?
330,803 square kilometres.
How does Malaysia's area compare to metropolitan France?
It is about half the area of metropolitan France.
What is the population of Malaysia?
Over 35.56 million inhabitants.
How many inhabitants does Kuala Lumpur have?
7 million inhabitants.
What is Malaysia's official language?
Malay.
Why is English widely spoken in Malaysia?
Because of the country's multicultural history.
Who is the King of Malaysia?
King Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor.
What does 'Yang di-Pertuan Agong' mean in Malay?
Supreme sovereign.
What religion represents about 50% of Malaysia's population?
Islam
Which religions follow Islam in Malaysia by prevalence?
Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Taoism
What does Malaysia's landscape combine?
The ocean and the land
What features characterize Malaysia's beaches?
Crystal-clear water
What types of landforms are found in Malaysia's landscapes?
Wide green expanses and small mountains
Where is the Sarawak Chamber located?
In Gunung Mulu National Park on the island of Borneo.
What are the dimensions of the Sarawak Chamber?
600 metres long, 435 metres wide, and 115 metres high.
How many Boeing 747 aircraft can fit inside the Sarawak Chamber?
Eight to ten Boeing 747 aircraft.
What causes clouds, rain, and haze inside the Sarawak Chamber?
Hot and humid air rising inside the chamber.
What creates strong winds inside the Sarawak Chamber?
Air circulation through the cave.
How many bats approximately live in the Sarawak Chamber?
Two to three million bats.
What unique behavior do the bats in the Sarawak Chamber exhibit?
They fly together in a giant spiral.
Which countries and regions border Malaysia?
Thailand and Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo.
Who is Malaysia's prime minister?
Anwar Ibrahim.
How long has Anwar Ibrahim mainly held political power?
For eight years.
What allows people to coexist in Malaysia despite tensions?
Cultural and religious differences
Why is the Sarawak Chamber registered with UNESCO?
Because of its unusual internal weather and incredible biodiversity.
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1. What type of state is Malaysia, and between which two geographical areas is it divided?
2. How many states and federal territories make up Malaysia?
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