Malaysia Description

Malaysia is situated in the very the center of Southeast Asia, almost reaching the equator in the south, and consists of 13 sultanates, 2 of them on the island of Borneo. Malaysia's population exceeds 19 million people and has more than 60 different ethnic groups, the most numerous of which - Malays, Chinese and Indians. Along with Islam (official religion), free to practice Buddhism, Christianity, iduizm.

Malaysia is situated in the very the center of Southeast Asia, almost reaching the equator in the south, and consists of 13 sultanates, 2 of them on the island of Borneo. Malaysia's population exceeds 19 million people and has more than 60 different ethnic groups, the most numerous of which - Malays, Chinese and Indians. Along with Islam (official religion), free to practice Buddhism, Christianity, iduizm. Despite the differences in religion, culture, traditions and way of life, Malaysians live in harmony with each other, respect and celebrate national holidays and hold festivals. Skull location of Malaysia between Indian Ocean and South China Sea made it for centuries the object of desire of the great powers. In XIII century the country colonized by the Portuguese, Danes, Brits. In 1957, Malaysia gained independence. Head of State is King (Sultan). But most importantly - Malaysians extremely friendly and polite, which is natural for a country with stable political situation, a healthy economy and low crime.