Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in southeast Asia consisting of Thirteen states and Three Federal Territories,with a total land mass of 329,845 square kilometres.The capital is Kuala lumpur while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government.The population stands at over 28 million.Malaysia is seperated into two region by the south China sea,Peninsular Malaysiaand Malaysia Borneo.It is near equator and has a tropical climate.Malaysia's head of the state is Yand di-Pertuan agong.The govenment is closely modelled as the Westminster Parliamentary System.The current Prime Minister of Malaysia is Najib Tun Razak.

Malaysia as a unified state did not exist until 1963.Previously,United Kingdom has established influence in colonies in the territory from the late 18th Century.The western half of modern Malaysia was composed of different seperate kingdoms.This group of colonies was known as British Malaya until its dissolution in 1946, when it was reorganised as the Malayan Union.Due to widespread opposition,it was reorganised again as the federation of Malaya in 1948 and later gained Independance 31st August 1957.Singapore,Sarawak,British North Boeneo and the federation of Malaya merged to form Malaysia on 16 th September 1963.

During the late 20th Century,Malaysia experienced an economic boom and an underwent rapid Development.It borders the Strait of Malacca,an important international shipping crossroad.Malaysia has a biodeverserange of flora and fauna,and is also consideed one of the 17 megadeverse countries.