As its world-famous tourism campaign goes – this is Malaysia, truly Asia.
A multicultural state, Malaysia gained independence from British rule in 1957. Back then, it was known as the "Federation of Malaya" – composed only of 11 states.
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COUNTRY PROFILE
| MALAYSIA | |
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
| Land Area | 330,252 sq km |
| Population | 30,073,353 (2014 estimate) |
| Currency | Ringgit |
| Demonym | Malaysian |
| Government | Federal Representative Democratic Constitutional Monarchy |
| Head of Government | Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Raazak |
| Independence | September 16, 1963 |
| National Anthem | Negaraku (My Country) |
| Languages | Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil |
| Religion | Islam |
| Year of ASEAN Membership | established ASEAN on August 8, 1967) |
| Human Development Index | 0.769 (2012) |
| GDP per Capita | US$9,941 |
| Internet Subscribers | 610 (per 1,000 persons) |
| Inflation Rate | 3% (2011) |
| Urban Population | 71% (2011) |
| Life Expectancy | 74.5 years |
| Tourist Arrival | 24,714,000 |
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