Flag of Malaysia
The flag of Malaysia is red, white, blue, and yellow. It's a country in Asia, its capital city is Kuala Lumpur, and its money is the Malaysian Ringgit. Look closely: it has a star on it! ⭐
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit
- Languages
- Malay
- Famous landmark
- Petronas Towers
Facts about Malaysia for kids
- Population
- 36 million
- Size
- 330,803 km²
- Neighbours
- Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand
- Coast
- Yes
- Highest point
- Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m)
- Cars drive on the
- Left
- Phone code
- +60
- National anthem
- Negaraku
- National animal
- Malayan tiger
- National flower
- Hibiscus
- Most popular sport
- Badminton and football
- Famous food
- Nasi lemak, Satay, and Roti canai
Tropical: Hot and wet all year.
States and capitals of Malaysia
Malaysia is divided into 16 states and regions. Here is each one with its capital city.
| State | Capital |
|---|---|
| Johor | Johor Bahru |
| Kedah | Alor Setar |
| Kelantan | Kota Bharu |
| Malacca | Malacca City |
| Negeri Sembilan | Seremban |
| Pahang | Kuantan |
| Penang | George Town |
| Perak | Ipoh |
| Perlis | Kangar |
| Sabah | Kota Kinabalu |
| Sarawak | Kuching |
| Selangor | Shah Alam |
| Terengganu | Kuala Terengganu |
| Kuala Lumpur (territory) | Kuala Lumpur |
| Labuan (territory) | Victoria |
| Putrajaya (territory) | Putrajaya |
Quiz yourself: Guess the State Capital →
Flags that look similar
- Flag of the Philippines
- Flag of Cabo Verde
- Flag of Tuvalu
- Flag of Venezuela
- Flag of Kiribati
- Flag of the Central African Republic
Test yourself!
Questions about this flag
- What is the capital of Malaysia?
- The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
- Which continent is Malaysia in?
- Malaysia is in Asia.
- What money does Malaysia use?
- Malaysia uses the Malaysian Ringgit.
- What colors are on the flag of Malaysia?
- The flag of Malaysia is red, white, blue, and yellow.
- Does the flag of Malaysia have a star?
- Yes, the flag of Malaysia has a star.
- Which flags look like the flag of Malaysia?
- Flags with similar colors include Philippines, Cabo Verde, Tuvalu, Venezuela, Kiribati, Central African Republic.
- How many people live in Malaysia?
- About 36 million people live in Malaysia.
- What is the national animal of Malaysia?
- The national animal of Malaysia: Malayan tiger.
- What food is Malaysia famous for?
- Malaysia is famous for Nasi lemak, Satay, and Roti canai.
- What is the weather like in Malaysia?
- Tropical: Hot and wet all year.
- Which side of the road do cars drive on in Malaysia?
- In Malaysia, cars drive on the left.