Malaysia

Malaysia From The Globe

Malaysia's Geographical Location On The World Map

On the world map, Malaysia is located in the Northern Hemisphere, the north of the equator line. Malaysia is divided into two main parts of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (also known as Borneo) separated by the South China Sea an area of 531.1 square kilometers and has a terrain that is similar to the sloping edge of the sea, thick forests and rolling hills. In general, the Malaysian experience equatorial climate, but in some places, especially in the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia and north of Sabah has a tropical monsoon climate.

Southeast Asia is divided, the geographical coordinates of Malaysia is 2°30' north latitude and 112°30' east longitude. Coordinates of the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is located between 3°10' north latitude and 101°42' east longitude. Arranging the world in Malaysia is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +8.00).

 

Malaysia on the world map located in Southeast Asia. Malaysia is divided into two parts, known as the Peninsular Malaysia ( also known as West Malaysia) and East Malaysia are separated by the South China Sea.

To the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia is the Strait of Malacca and it is a center of international trade in Southeast Asia. Strategic position in the Straits of Malacca makes Port Klang busiest port in the world.

Malaysia covers an area of 329.847 square kilometers of the total area of Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia covers an area of 131,000 square kilometers area while the East Malaysia is 198.847 square kilometers.

Malaysia consists of thirteen states and three federal territories. Peninsular Malaysia has eleven states and two federal territories, while East Malaysia has two states and one federal territory.

All the thirteen states and federal territories is :
Peninsular Malaysia
States
1. Perlis
2. Kedah
3. Perak
4. Selangor
5. Negeri Sembilan
6. Malacca
7. Johore
8. Pahang
9. Trengganu
10. Kelantan

Federal Territory
1. Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur


East Malaysia (Borneo)
States
1. Sabah
2. Sarawak

Federal Territory
1. Federal Territory of Labuan