Malaysia
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Introduction
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Population
Total Population:
26,549,518
Annual growth rate:
1.7%
Density:
81 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
69.4%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Kuala Lumpur (1,300,000); Kelang (630,000); Johor Bahru (630,000); Ipoh (570,000); Petaling Jaya (440,000).
Ethnic Origins:
Malays 50.4%, Chinese 23.7%, Natives 11%, Indians 7.1%, Others 7.8% (2004 estimate).
Official Language:
Malay
Other languages spoken:
The Chinese speak Cantonese, Hakka and Hokkien. Most Indians speak Tamil. English is an inter-ethnic link, especially in the middle classes. The Dayaks use many dialects.
Business language:
English
Religion:
Muslims 52.7%, Buddhists 16.7%, Christians 6.8%, Hindus 6.7%, Others 17.1%.
Literacy rate:
88.7%
Local time:
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National currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)Country overview
Type of State:
Federal state with constitutional elective monarchy. 13 states which enjoy a fair amount of federal decentralization.
Type of economy:
Upper-middle-income economy, Emerging Financial Market.
A country specialized in the export of electronic goods and components.
A country specialized in the export of electronic goods and components.
HDI*:
0,823/1
HDI (world rank):
63rd/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Malaysia, dial 00
To call in Malaysia, dial +60
To call from Malaysia, dial 00
To call in Malaysia, dial +60
Internet suffix:
.my
Computers:
23.1 per 100 inhabitants
Telephone lines:
15.9 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
62.6 per 100 inhabitants
Access to electricity:
98% of the population
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 79,289 | 99,244 | 108,653 | 124,144 | 139,075 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 104,999 | 126,817 | 141,808 | 160,842 | 176,403 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 17,532 | 19,269 | 21,956 | 23,720 | 27,986 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 13,577 | 17,111 | 19,576 | 21,831 | 28,272 |
Source: World Bank
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