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Posted 19 Jul 2024

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Malaysia (Capital: Kuala Lumpur)

India and Malaysia agreed to increase cooperation in Oil Palm and other sectors. 

Political features

A map highlighting Malaysia, separated into Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia on Borneo. Surrounding countries include Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia. Key cities labeled are Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The South China Sea is also shown.
  • Southeast Asian Country, separated by South China Sea into Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) and East Malaysia (on Borneo Island). 
  • Land Border: Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia.
  • Maritime Border:  Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam.
  • Water bodies: Strait of Malacca, Celeb Sea.
  • Membership in Foreign Groupings: ASEAN, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, APEC etc.

Geographical features

  • Climate:  Tropical climate.
  • Highest Peak: Mount Kinabalu.
  • Major River: Rajang, Pahang, Perak etc. 
  • Major Lakes: Natural (Bera Lake and Tasik Chini) and Artificial (Kenyir Lake).
  • Agriculture:  World’s 2nd largest palm oil producer and exporter after Indonesia. 
  • Tags :
  • Malaysia
  • Kuala Lumpur
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