Malaysia Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Malaysia |
| Common Name | Malaysia – /məˈleɪ.ʒə/ |
| Nationality | Malaysian(s) – noun, Malaysian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1957 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 13 states and 1 federal territory with 3 components |
| Total Population | 34.6 million (#45) with 78.7% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Kuala Lumpur (capital city), Johor Bahru, Ipoh |
| Major Languages | Bahasa Malaysia (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 97% of total population |
| Currency | Ringgits (MYR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $963.3 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $28,400 (#75) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 329,847 sq km / 127,355 sq mi (#68) with 0.4% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Southeastern Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand |
| Bordering Water Bodies | South China Sea |
National Anthem: “Negaraku” (My Country)