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Malaysia is a truly multiracial country. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of 28,334,135. Malays make up 50.4% of the population and other bumiputeras another 11%, while 23.7% are of Chinese descent, and 7.1% are of Indian descent.
About two-thirds of Malaysia is covered with tropical rainforest, with some forests believed to be 130 million years old, making the country an ideal destination for eco-tourism. There are an estimated 23,500 species of vascular plants in Malaysia. The forests of East Malaysia are one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, with 240 different species of trees per hectare. These forests host many members of the Rafflesia genus, the largest flowers in the world, with a diameter of up to 1 meter (3 ft).
Lest you may think that Malaysia is all jungle, nothing can be further from the truth. The coastal areas are heavily populated, particularly the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, where the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin buildings in the world, stands. On 14 February 2013, Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel site, revealed that the Petronas Twin Towers is the most talked-about Malaysian attraction by travelers around the world.[1]
Malaysia Tourism - Travel to Malaysia - 50 Awesome Things About Malaysia (Uploaded by sh1981chan on 19 May 2012)
The Gunung Mulu National Park has numerous caves and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gunung Mulu National Park is a national park near Miri, named after Mount Mulu, the 2nd highest mountain in Sarawak. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is famous for its caves, made famous by several expeditions to explore them and their surrounding rainforest. The most notable of these expeditions is by the Royal Geographical Society Expedition in 1977–1978, which saw over 100 scientists in the field for 15 months. more...
Perhentian Islands, Malaysia (Uploaded by pleasetakemeto on 9 March 2010)
Pulau Perhentian (Perhentian Islands) lies some 19 kilometers (12 mi) off the the coast of the northeastern state of Terengganu, approx. 64 kilometers (40 mi) south of the Thai border. In the old days, cargo vessels ferrying salt from Singora in southern Thailand to Kuala Terengganu used the island for stopovers. This is why the island is known as "Pulau Perhentian" ("Stopover Island"). more...
Taman Negara, with a total area 4,343 sq km straddling the 3 states of Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu in Malaysia, is reputably the world's oldest tropical rainforest. Established in 1938-1939 as the King George V National Park, it was renamed to Taman Negara (Malay: National park) after independence. Accommodation is readily available as there are many hostels and hotels nearby. more...
Taman Negara National Park, Malaysia (Uploaded by Cvillemac on 20 March 2009)
Siti Nurhaliza (born 1979, age 34), multiple-award winning Malaysian pop singer-songwriter who has garnered more than 200 local, as well as international, awards. more...
The Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin buildings in the world, is the most talked-about Malaysian attraction by travelers around the world, according to Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel site. more...
The Paddy Museum in Kedah is the first paddy museum in Malaysia, and the 4th to be opened in the world, after Japan, Germany and the Philippines. more...
A' Famosa, a Portuguese fortress in Melaka and among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia. The Porta de Santiago, a small gate house, is the only remaining part of the fortress still standing. more...
The Stadthuys, also known as the Red Square, built in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor of Melaka. more...
