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30.38 million (January 2015, Dept of Statistics Malaysia)
Climate:
Given its proximity to the Equator, a tropical climate pervades. Temperatures range from around 24-34 degrees Celsius, with high humidity year-round. Afternoon rain showers are frequent, with the wettest months in Peninsular Malaysia being October-December and April-May.
Language:
Bahasa Melayu (or Malay) is the official language but numerous
Others, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Mandarin and Cantonese,
are widely spoken
Total area:
329,847 sq km
Ethnic groups:
Malay (Bumiputra) (67.4%), Chinese (24.6%), Indian (7.3%),
other (0.7%)
Religion:
Islam is the official religion, but Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity are widely practised
Currency:
Ringgit (MYR)
Total tourist arrivals:
29.4 million (2015 government target)
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Population:
30.38 million (January 2015, Dept of Statistics Malaysia)
Climate:
Given its proximity to the Equator, a tropical climate pervades. Temperatures range from around 24-34 degrees Celsius, with high humidity year-round. Afternoon rain showers are frequent, with the wettest months in Peninsular Malaysia being October-December and April-May.
Language:
Bahasa Melayu (or Malay) is the official language but numerous
Others, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Mandarin and Cantonese,
are widely spoken
Total area:
329,847 sq km
Ethnic groups:
Malay (Bumiputra) (67.4%), Chinese (24.6%), Indian (7.3%),
other (0.7%)
Religion:
Islam is the official religion, but Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity are widely practised
Currency:
Ringgit (MYR)
Total tourist arrivals:
29.4 million (2015 government target)
Total international tourism receipts:
RM89 billion (2015 government target)
GDP:
RM835 billion (growth of 6.0% in 2014, Dept of Statistics Malaysia)
Unemployment rate:
3.0% (December 2014, Dept of Statistics Malaysia)
Major airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur Subang
SkyPark, Penang International Airport, Kota Kinabalu
International Airport, Kuching International Airport, and Langkawi International Airport
Major ports and harbours:
Penang, Bintulu, Johor, Melaka, Kuantan (Peninsular Malaysia), Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Miri and Rajang (East Malaysia)
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