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Malaysia. Flag. Economy. A middle-income country Electronics, oil, natural gas, palm oil, rubber Logging, agriculture and metal works. Geography. Borders Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand Tropical Climate Monsoons Coastal plains Hills, Mountains 4,675 km Coastline. Religion.
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Economy • A middle-income country • Electronics, oil, natural gas, palm oil, rubber • Logging, agriculture and metal works.
Geography • Borders Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand • Tropical Climate • Monsoons • Coastal plains • Hills, Mountains • 4,675 km Coastline
Religion • Islam is the official religion • Buddhism, Christianity and Hinduism are other religions practiced here.
Clothing • Traditional clothing include aspects of Malaysian, Chinese and Indian culture. • BajuMelayu- men • Bajukurung- women
Government • Constitutional monarchy • Hereditary rulers control states • Voting age is 21
Music/Videos • 87% of Malaysians own a computer • Television ownership is at 89% • Classical folk music • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZetTixs1yo
Food • Spices, aromatic herbs and roots • Rice is the staple food • Indian cuisine is also very popular
History • Colonized by Britain • Formed federation of Malasia became independent in 1948 • Malaysia was formed in 1963
Art/Literature • Makyong- Traditional dramatic plays • Theater arts • Crafts made of silver, brass etc • Literature is based on Malaysian life