Malaysia at a Glance
Language
The main language spoken is Malay (very similar to Indonesian).
English is the second most spoken language, with over 60% of the population speaking it.
Currency
The currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM).
1 USD= 4.50 RM (Malaysian Ringgit).
Population
Malaysia has a population of over 34 million and is the 42nd most populated country in the world.
Weather
Malaysia has a tropical climate with average temperatures sitting around 24.9°C year round. They have two monsoon seasons; October-March for the east coast and April-September for the west coast.
Explore Malaysia Travel Guides
- Backpacking Malaysia: Ultimate 30 Day Itinerary
- 21-Day Malaysia Itinerary: Only The Best Bits
- Two-Week Malaysia Itinerary: Only Highlights
- How to Spend One Perfect Week in Malaysia
- The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking KL
- Eating and Backpacking in Melaka: Full Guide!
- How to Make the Most of Backpacking Langkawi
- From Georgetown to the Beach: Penang Travel Guide
- Backpacking the Cameron Highlands: a Complete Guide
- Backpacking Taman Negara National Park: Everything You Need to Know
- Nine Unique Malay Foods to Try in Your Travels
- Easy Malay Phrases to Learn for Backpacking Malaysia
- The Complete Guide to Getting Around Malaysia
