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Malaysia

• Paramount Ruler:  Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail
• Prime Minister: Abdullah Badawi (2003)
• Area: 127,316 sq. mi. (329,750 sq. km)
• Population (2006 est.): 24,385,858
• Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Kuala Lumpur, 1,403,400
• Other large cities: Kelang, 683,200; Johor Bharu, 682,100
• Monetary unit: Ringgit
• Languages: Malay (official), Chinese, Tamil, English
• Ethnicity/race: Malay and other indigenous 59%, Chinese 32%, Indian 9%
• Religions: Malays (all Muslims), Chinese (predominantly Buddhists), Indians (predominantly Hindus)

       Source:  Infoplease

Chinese Temple decorated for New Year, Kuala Lumpur

Fishing boats

Gorgeous views

Houses on stilts in the fishing village of Kukup

Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang

Kuala Kangsar

Malacca

Mosque at Putrajaya

Mosque in Kuala Terrenganu

Old Dutch town hall, Malakka

Pulau Perenthian Kecil

Rural Malaysia

Rural Mountain Dwellings

Standing Buddahs

Traditional kites

Kuala Lumpur

Sunset in Kuala Lumpur

Rambutans and durians for sale at roadside hut

Cocoa

Kadazan girls in traditional costumes

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Chinese Temple decorated for New Year, Kuala Lumpur

 

Malaysia's national anthem

 

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Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi		Malaysia's national coat of arms