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Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in South-Eastern Asia with its capital in Kuala Lumpur.

Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Region
South-Eastern Asia, Asia
Population
34.2 million
Languages
English, Malay
Currency
Malaysian ringgit (RM)
Area
330,803 kmยฒ
Borders
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ Brunei ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand

๐Ÿ’ก Petronas Towers held the 'world's tallest' title from 1998-2004.

About the flag

Named Jalur Gemilang, Stripes of Glory, its 14 stripes and 14-point star represent the 13 states and the federal government.

How to spot it: Red and white stripes with a blue corner like the US flag, but with a yellow crescent and star instead of white stars.

Often confused with: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States of America ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ท Liberia

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