Malaysia Facts for Kids
Learn some interesting information about Malaysia while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia that's perfect for kids! Read about the capital city Kuala Lumpur, the currency, population, islands, traditional artworks, borders, cuisine, popular sports and much more. | | |
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country. Along with the many indigenous cultures, substantial influences from Chinese, Indian, Persian, Arabic, and British cultures have taken place.
Malaysia shares land borders with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei, and is linked to Singapore by a causeway and bridge.
Mount Kinabalu in the Crocker Ranges, is the tallest mountain in Malaysia at 4,095 m (13,436 ft) above sea level.
The national drink of Malaysia is a hot milk tea called Teh tari, and the national dish is called Nasi lemak, it is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk, often served wrapped in a banana leaf, and usually eaten for breakfast.
Popular sports played in Malaysia include football, badminton, field hockey, bowls, tennis, squash, martial arts, sailing, horse riding, and skateboarding.
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