Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Currency: Malaysian Ringitt (MYR)
Currency Notes: 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 1 RM
Coins: 50, 20 ,10, 5 sen
Conversion Rate: 1 MYR = 17 INR
Time Zone: 2.5 hours ahead of Indian Standard Time
Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. It consists of thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia borders Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south, Vietnam in the northeast, and Indonesia in the west; Malaysian Borneo borders Brunei and Indonesia. Kuala Lumpur is the nation's capital and largest city. With a population of over 30 million, Malaysia is the world's 44th most populous country.
Malaysia has a tropical climate and offers warm temperatures throughout the year, with an average monthly temperature ranging between 23°C and 32°C. The west coast islands of Penang, Langkawi and Pangkor are at their best weather-wise during December to April, with the east coast enjoying drier weather from April to October. The rainy season for the west is April to October, while the east receives stormy monsoon weather during November and December. The best time to visit Borneo is March to October, with the wettest months being November to February. The capital, Kuala Lumpur remains warm all year round but has less rainfall during June to August.
Places to visit in Malaysia:
1. Petronas Twin Tower
2. KL Tower
3. Aquaria KLCC
4. KLCC Park
5. Batu Caves
6. China Town
7. Genting Highlands
8. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
9. Putrajaya
10. Central Market
11. Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens
12. Berjaya Times Square
13. Merdeka Square
14. Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
15. Pavilion Mall
16. Suria KLCC
17. Heli Lounge Bar
18. Black Sand Beach
19. Langkawi Island
20. Penang Island
Do you have any other place that a tourist should visit in Malaysia? Do leave a comment below.