Malaysia is on the Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia. The nation also includes Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo to the east. Its area slightly exceeds that of New Mexico.
Most of Malaysia is covered by forest, with a mountain range running the length of the peninsula. Extensive forests provide ebony, sandalwood, teak, and other woods.
Land area: 126,853 sq mi (328,549 sq km); total area: 127,317 sq mi (329,750 sq km)
Population (2006 est.): 24,385,858 (growth rate: 1.8%); birth rate: 22.9/1000; infant mortality rate: 17.2/1000; life expectancy: 72.5; density per sq mi: 192
Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Kuala Lumpur, 3,688,200 (metro. area), 1,403,400
Other large cities: Kelang, 683,200; Johor Bharu, 682,100
from www.infoplease.com
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