Malaysia and East Malaysia. West Malaysia is in the south of Peninsular Malaysia, is bordered by Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south. East Malaysia is on the north of the island of Borneo, or Kalimantan, as prefer to call it Indonesians. One of Borneo belongs to East Malaysia, which from the north shares with Brunei, and on the south and east, with Indonesia. Eastern Malaysia, in turn, is divided into two historic areas, Sabah and Sarawak. Eastern and western parts of the country shared almost 600-kilometrovoe penetrated the South China Sea. The country has a total area of nearly 330,000 square kilometres, while 63% of the territory is made up of the jungle. Malaysia
belongs to the islands in 1007, 38 of which have been declared marine sanctuaries. The largest islands are Langkawi, Penang, Tioman. The Malaysia is composed of 13 states and two federal territories, the capital of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan island. Nine states ruled sultans, each for five years, it has become the King of Malaysia. The country's capital Kuala Lumpur, with a population of 1.3 million people. Other large cities : Ipoh, Johor, Georgetown. Geography Malaysia located in the hot heart of South-East Asia. The country is north of the equator. The area is zoned country is 329.750 sq.km. South China Sea divides it into two parts. West Malaysia is south Malay peninsula (except Singapore), and East Malaysia (Sarawak states and Sabah), the Northeast Corner of O.borneo. Nearly 600 km. proleglo island of Borneo (which has historically been divided into Sabah, Sarawak and Kalimantan) and the mainland-West Malaysia. Malaysia is bordered by Thailand to the north, with Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia to the south. The history of archaeological excavations have proved that in the year 300 BC on the territory of modern-day Malaysia was indo-buddistkaya civilization. From the seventh to the eleventh century the most powerful nation in the Malacca Strait was Sriwidjaja State, which is in the southeast part of the island of Sumatra. Chinese and Indian sources at the time noted Sriwidjaji wealth and its famous as a centre of Buddhism. In 1402, Peninsular Malaysia was founded Malacca sultant. The fifteenth century has been a period of flourishing, while sultant was the main trans-shipment point in the entire South-East Asia. In 1511 Malaysia had Portuguese desire to control world trade in spices, and remained there for the next 154 years, until they are replaced English. In 1896, the most economically developed areas in the peninsula have united to form a federation, suzerennami rights to the ownership of the United Kingdom. The well-being of British Malaya at the time was based on revenues of tin mining and the production of rubber. But soon, in the 1930s the 20th century and have become the first calls for independence. Conflicts became particularly apparent after the outbreak of hostilities in the Pacific Ocean in 1941. In 1942, Japanese troops occupied the Malay Peninsula, including Singapore. After the unconditional surrender of Japan in Malaya returned Britons and proposed a plan to establish the Malay Union. This alliance is not viable, and the February 1, 1948 replaced by the Malaysian Federation. August 31, 1957 the Federation of Malaya was proclaimed an independent state. Culture PEOPLE special charm Malaysia attaches use of patchworks of its constituent nations, the same, and has a rich cultural heritage that has been maintained for many ages. Malays dobrozhelationa very reluctantly caught in the conflict. Total population is about 20 million people. The balance between the major nations is as follows-59% Malays, 32% Chinese, 9% Indians. RELIGION Islam Sunni - is the official religion of Malaysia. His hold 53% of the population. Malaysian Constitution allowed freedom of religion, which is why a small space can be found at the mosque, Christian, Buddhist and Hindu temples. Today, Christians account for 10 - 12% of the total population of Malaysia. Most Christians are Chinese, but there are also Indians. LANGUAGE official language of Malaysia-Malay, as widely circulated English, Chinese dialects, Mandarin, hakka, kantonesski, Tamil and other dialects. Because English is taught in a secondary school at a serious level, the language barrier preodolim easily. Weather or where to go? Because of the heat, humidity and rain showers Malaysia sometimes called . Indeed, the equatorial climate, high humidity and lots of sunny days per year, but for tourism and recreation careful only plus. In Malaysia, there are seasonal changes in climate, but the cold is the time from November to January, when the thermometer stem to 26 degrees. However, the climate of Malaysia and differs depending on which region you are. In southern Malacca and Kalimantan equatorial climate, hot and humid, north-equatorial monsoon. On the plains, the average temperature during the year ranged from 25 to 32 ° C, but in the mountains, for example, in Genting-hailendze, night temperature drops to 15 degrees. The monsoon winds blowing in the southwest from April to October, and from October to February in the north-east. During the monsoon in the north-east coast of Malacca sometimes ends marine tourism.At other times, strong winds rare. Strong, but short-term rainfall throughout the year, the rainy season is gaining ground in Malaysia not. On the west coast of Malaysia (island Langkawi, Penang, Pangkor), the rainy season is almost out and accounted for May-September; In April, May and October for the west coast of the peninsula lightning strike. On the east coast (the island of Tioman, Redang) more clearly the rainy season lasts from October to March. The rainy season indicate abundant rainfall, which continued for two or three hours, they are usually in the afternoon.
The more rainfall evergreen jungle on the eastern coast of the middle and broken, and the river is polnovodna, albeit consists of a short rivers. In mountainous terrain rains are likely because of the high peaks are constantly clouds. Overall, rainfall in Malaysia is around 2,000 mm per year, in the mountains up to 5,000 mm. However, your clothes here will be wet, and without rain : for the whole year the humidity is 75%. All of this has led to a surprising wealth of flora and fauna Malaysia, which is capable of hitting any travel : there are 600 species of birds, 210 species of mammals, 140 species of snakes, 80 species of lizards, produced some 14,500 plant species. You can be a guest of the tropical holiday at any time of the year, but the best time to visit West Malaysia as from the end of February to the beginning of October, and Eastern is the second half of October.
What and Where to eat? In Malaysia, where centuries of cohabitation sroslossi many cultures, national cuisine, as such, does not exist. It is a subtle interplay of the best culinary traditions of all the nations that once were here. But all the traditional cuisine Malaysian nationalities have one thing in common-rice, or "Naxi, today. Rice is life, everything else is just the decorations. Figure cook for a couple, objarirve with spices and vegetables go with coconut milk, mixed with fruit for dessert. All other products is a common word, "lauk", which stands for "extra rice." Anywhere Malaysia is a good and inexpensive place, but to get the full picture of the Malaysian cuisine should buy food from lotocnikov. For us lunch in a makeshift outdoor cafes seems solid, but in Malaysia such meals are very common and respected. The best shops in the same popular and well-known restaurants. Within a couple of coins owner of the paper you protanet plastic plate with lots for a couple of rice, and more you have to choose : to fit each of the great dishes with and nakladavaete over rice whatever you want. During their tray years esteemed boss in the white fartuke cook for you "sate ayam-traditional for Malaysia gujeolpan, a shashlachok of chicken or meat in small bamboo Pb60Sn40. Pieces of meat first marinuut in kalguksu mixture kinza seeds, turmeric and dried turmeric roots with salt, sugar and minced peanuts.
Of the culinary traditions of India Malaysian cuisine has, above all, a wide variety of spices. In particular, we are here to add sauces for fish and meat limonnouu grass cedru, leaves and juice glitzy, which finished dish is sustainable rezkovaty slightly woody aroma. Furthermore, the unique taste dishes attach Peppermint, fresh greens kinza, ginger root and turmeric. If po-pekinski duck and soup ox tails is not for you, stop by one of Malay vegetarian restaurants. Here you can send goose or fish, and exotic here is that the preparation of these dishes cooks use only fresh curd from soya beans or mushrooms. Malaysia is a paradise for lovers of exotic fruit. Try, for example, the durian-a strange fruit, the size of a soccer ball covered with sharp pins. It is quite expensive, and the value of his very mixed. "It smells like hell but tastes like heaven," is a classic description of durian. It is truly disgusting stuff, but nonetheless remains a favorite Malay fruit. Maybe the secret of his popularity that the durian is phenomenal afrodiziacom. It is familiar to us and other malazizami favorite fruit-chiku, which mature here for the whole year. Most desserts here are also guavu which is known for its musky flavor and very tasty flesh. Seems strange jackfrukt or Nangka, duzoguzatikilogrammov e fruit is filled with many very tasty, sweet segments bright yellow with the tempting aroma. Even during the British colonization, senior high Europeans felt good opportunity to try mangustin. They say it as love English Queen Victoria, which announced a reward to anyone who can bring fresh mangosteens in England. And finally, going to loud and juicy Malaysian market to buy Rambutan. Do not be discouraged Adyl his skin, but it wears incredibly juicy and sweet flesh. Strong drinks in Malaysia is not used as often. Most Malaysians drink local beer, which allowed even Muslims. But we advise you to drink in Malaysia coconut milk. It is sold at every corner and will be less of the dollar. When you select the seller walnut, exclude from the top and give you a shell with a straw. bon appetite, "says you Malaysia. We advise you to advance the stomach, but to abandon the hospitality invitations you will never succeed.
Spas Malaysia again and attract tourists with its sea shores with great beaches, beautiful landscapes and architectural dostoprimechatelnost s. Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, were simply called Kay El, located in the south-western part of Peninsular Malaysia, in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains. City Gardening and Light "made substantial industrial Heights, but has maintained its identity. In East Malaysia, on the northwest coast of the island of Kalimantan, at the foot of Mount Kinabalu Mount is a small town of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the state of Sabah. The north-west coast of the Malacca Strait, near the border with Thailand, is Langkawi archipelago consisting of 99 islands.
The main island with a myriad of hotels is also called Langkawi. Near the west coast polurstrov Malaysia, in the state of Perak was buried in the rich tropical greenery Pangkor island. It is a major tourist centre where all the conditions are in place for strong holiday by the sea. Penang, often referred to as the pearl of the East, is one of the most fascinating and beautiful places of the continent. Located on the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang named so because betelnogo walnut that grows in the ground. Redang Island on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia has a reputation Marine Park with one of the most beautiful beaches in Malaysia. There you will in a variety of activities : swimming, diving, riding in a canoe and water cycles. State Sarawak, located on the northwest coast of Borneo, has its beskreinimi forests, fast rivers, a variety of customs and traditions of local residents. Sarawak to the south by the Kalimantanom and in the north from Brunei and Sabah. Selangor is the most advanced state of Malaysia, is at the heart of the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is a major educational center with a well-developed infrastructure. In addition, the state is a unique cultural life, and their shopping malls. Taman Negara, the most popular area of Malaysia located in the mountainous terrain in the three states. Age his jungle estimated to be 130 million years old.
Tioman Island, the largest on the east coast of Malaysia. It is famous for its nature : waterfalls, jungle, beaches, sea coral gardens. Current international class Cherating located 47 kilometres from Quantana. At the beach resort is the first in Asia Mediterani club. Also here are built hotels. Malaysia Site helps you find in the cities and resorts of the country.
