Malaysia - interesting facts

In the south-east of Asia, the state of Malaysia is located, the distinctive feature of which is considered to be an unusually beautiful nature, an interesting history, a peculiar culture . Despite the fact that Malaysia is among the developing countries, the rest here will be diverse and multifaceted.

Unusual Malaysia

Foreigners planning a vacation in the Asian state should know its features. Our article devoted to interesting facts about Malaysia will help us to reveal the secret veil. Perhaps, to the most significant information can be attributed:

  1. The original form of government, which is called the Federal Elective Constitutional Monarchy. The country is divided into three federations and 13 states. At the head of each territory is the Sultan or Raja. Titles are inherited. Once in five years, a king is elected from among the rulers, but in fact the country is ruled by the prime minister and the parliament.
  2. Unusually strict punishment for the sale, storage and use of any drugs. Most often it is the death penalty, much less often - a long-term imprisonment.
  3. Death threatens and representatives of the ancient profession. However, prostitution is flourishing on the island of Labuan , which is a free trade area with neighboring Philippines.

Facts about the inhabitants of Malaysia

The correct ideas about the Malaysians will help to form a knowledge of their traditions and customs. It is interesting that:

  1. The indigenous people of Malaysia are very good-natured and friendly. Everywhere in the country it is accepted to smile in response and wish a productive day even to strangers.
  2. Malaysians are distinguished by diligence. There are very few public holidays in the camp. The average duration of annual leave is 14 days.
  3. Most of the residents speak English, which is undoubtedly convenient for visitors.
  4. The indigenous inhabitants - the Malays - do not have their own dances, they are all brought from neighboring countries.
  5. In Malaysia, almost no meat. The fact is that there are not enough pastures in the country and there are problems with breeding cattle.
  6. The most favorite dish of local - cooked in coconut milk fish and rice.
  7. Residents of remote provinces adore being photographed with foreign tourists. Do not give up, in gratitude you will endow souvenirs and treat you with sweets.
  8. Residents of the country are afraid to swim in the sea, as ancient legends and legends often tell about the monsters inhabiting it.
  9. On some water sources of Malaysia, the nomadic gypsies "Baggio" live. They live in houses on stilts or simply float on boats from one settlement to another. Adults and children sell fish and pearls mined at depth.

Natural features of the country

The nature of Malaysia is impressive with wealth and diversity. Few know that:

  1. In the jungles of Malaysia, a walking tree grows. Its roots originate in the middle of the trunk and, in search of moisture, slowly move along the ground. For a year the tree can cover a distance of tens of meters.
  2. In some forests of the state grows the largest flower in the world - rafflesia. The diameter of a flowering plant can reach a meter, the weight exceeds 20 kg. The flower exudes a sharp putrefactive smell, attracting insects.
  3. In Malaysia, the longest royal cobra was caught. Its length reached 5.71 m.
  4. In the Malaysian state of Sarawak, there is a huge cave . It is the largest in the world, and it can easily fit modern airliner.
  5. Walking through the jungle is very dangerous: wild animals and poisonous insects are often found here. And in the impenetrable forests of Malaysia there live rare and poorly studied mammals, for example, a dwarf bear, whose growth does not exceed 60 cm, bear-cat, etc.
  6. In many rivers of the country are found crocodiles, because swimming in water is prohibited.