Formation
Sept 16, 1963
Sept 16, 1963
Kuala Lumpur
33.57 million (2021)
A country in Southeast Asia located just north of the Equator. It has high temperatures, humidities and heavy rainfall. The country is a constitutional monarchy with 13 states, of which nine are ruled by Malay royal families.
The iconic Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur hold the Guinness World Record for the world's tallest twin buildings. The country is a major exporter of tropical fruits. Orangutans are native to the island of Borneo.