Those tourists come to rest in Malaysia for whom the familiar neighboring countries are no longer of interest, and the everyday excursion program is bored and seems monotonous. Indeed, the seas of Malaysia and its national parks, virgin forests and beautiful beaches, the opportunity to communicate with rare animals and get acquainted with exotic traditions and customs is a great opportunity to discover another magnificent corner of our planet.
Geographic details
When asked which seas are in Malaysia, the map answers with a short list. Both parts of the country on the Malacca Peninsula and on the island of Kalimantan are washed by the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca. By the way, it is in Malaysia, on Cape Piai, protruding far into the sea, that the southernmost point of the Eurasia continent is located. There are some more interesting facts about the Malaysian sea:
- The coastline of the peninsular part of the state stretches for almost 2000 km, and the island has a length of 2600 km.
- Malaysia has maritime borders with Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.
- The South China Sea represents the Pacific Ocean as it relates to its basin.
- The maximum depth of the sea is more than 5500 meters, and the concentration of salts in the water reaches 34 ppm.
- The South China Sea is distinguished by a special biological diversity of the species living in it. The main subject of local fishing is fishing and other seafood.
- The area of the South China Sea exceeds 3.5 million km.
- The average water temperature in the Malaysian region is +28 degrees throughout the year, but this figure can reach +33 degrees.
- The part of the country located on the island of Borneo is suitable for a beach holiday, regardless of the season, as there is no pronounced rainy season.
Beach vacation
When asked which sea washes Malaysia, one of the most popular answers may be - comfortable for swimming. Indeed, beach holidays in this exotic country are gaining momentum, and even Russian tourists, despite a long-distance flight, increasingly pay attention to the Langkawi archipelago. These islands in the Strait of Malacca are a great place for beach relaxation. The sand of the beaches of Langkawi is considered curative, because it contains many useful elements of the chemical periodic table. On the local beaches those who "feel" joints too much or complain about "salt deposition" improve their health.
