Malaysia
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 330,803 km²
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- ISO
- MY
What the flag means
Blue stands for the unity of the people, and yellow for the rulers (sultans) of the states. The crescent stands for Islam, the religion of the federation, and the 14-pointed star for the unity of the states and the federal government.
Fun facts
- FlagThe 14 red and white stripes on Malaysia’s flag represent the 13 states and the federal government.
- GeographyMalaysia is split into 2 parts, the Malay Peninsula and northern Borneo, separated by the South China Sea.
- CultureMalaysia has an unusual system in which its king is chosen from among the rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term.
- CultureRice cooked in coconut milk, called “nasi lemak,” is said to be Malaysia’s national dish.
