Malaysia

A beautiful country that features an amazing array of different landscapes. Malaysia stretches from the old jungles and rainforests to modern city landscape all while at the same time offering amazing beaches that are an important attraction for travellers and tourists alike. By land the country is rather small and about the same size of Italy or Philippines but smaller then Germany or Japan.

Monkeys in tropical rainforest in Malaysian island Borneo.
Monkeys in tropical rainforest in Malaysian island Borneo.

Malaysia is home to more then 28 million people which is a bit less then Canada, but more then Australia. The country’s economy experienced rapid growth after the early 1970 as tin mining technologies were implemented into the Malaysian economy and as a result many immigrants from China that came to the country.

Malaysian capital city Kuala Lumpur in the dark with Petronas Towers in the center.
Malaysian capital city Kuala Lumpur in the dark with Petronas Towers in the center.

In Malaysia there are over 1500 hotels available to suit anyone’s needs, from the business class to the more wallet friendly budget hotels. There are many interesting sites to visit. Among one of them is the Langkawi with its beautiful warm beaches and crystal clear water is surely to amaze anyone.

Fantastic beach in Malaysia.
Fantastic beach in Malaysia.

There are also an UNESCO protected city’s of Melaka and Georgetown due to their rich history and culture that were pivotal to today’s Malaysian development.

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Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Besides the amazing cuisine, many shopping opportunities, long sandy beaches and friendly people, Malaysia is a country offering unforgettable experiences to anyone looking to visit. Today with its neighbours Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia is one of the top destinations to visit in South Asia.

Langkawi suspension bridge, very interesting for tourists.
Langkawi suspension bridge, very interesting for tourists.

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