The islands of Malaysia are popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. They are famous for their unique landscapes, lagoons, beaches and reefs. The total area of the country is about 329,760 square meters. km. Malaysia consists of two parts, which are separated by a vast stretch of the South China Sea. The western lands of the state occupy the southern part of the Malacca Peninsula (excluding Singapore). The land border of the country with Thailand runs on the mainland, and with Indonesia - on Kalimantan.
Tourists most often visit Malaysian islands such as Penang, Langkawi, Pangkor, Pulau Tioman. Tourism in Borneo (Kalimantan) is still developing. Borneo is the largest island in the country. It is located between the Philippines and the Malacca Peninsula, in the South China Sea. The territory of this island is divided between Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.
In total, Malaysia owns approximately 878 islands. Most of the islands are in the state of Sabah. In addition to the islands, the state has minor geographic features in the form of shoals, rocks and ridges. Malaysia has an advantageous geopolitical position, as it is located in the center of Southeast Asia. The capital of the state since 1973 is the city of Kuala Lumpur, located on the Malacca Peninsula. Many tourists arrive at the capital's international airport operating in Sepang. It is 50 km away from Kuala Lumpur.
Climatic conditions
Hot and rainy weather is a feature of Malaysia. The country is located in the equatorial climate. The air temperature on the plains during the day is kept within +32 degrees. At night, it drops to +21 degrees. The air is cooler in the mountains. Humidity is always high here. There is no dry season in the country. The islands of Malaysia are located in an area of perpetual summer. There is no change of seasons in these places. The monsoons only disturb the monotony of the weather.
Natural world
The relief of the islands is predominantly mountainous. Coastal areas are an exception. The humid and warm climate led to the existence of a rich floristic cover. The islands of Malaysia are covered with luxurious tropical forests. Evergreens occupy almost half of the territory of the state. Rattan, reed, bamboo, various grasses, etc. grow here. Forests are home to all kinds of animals. Malaysia is home to tigers, monkeys, leopards, rhinos, elephants, etc. There are many crocodiles, lizards and snakes on the islands.
