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Country Facts:
Israel vs. Malaysia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Israel and Malaysia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Israel vs. Malaysia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Malaysia is 1493% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
8 019 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

169.6 mi
2 904.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Israel is Jerusalem, with a population of about 890 428 people. In contrast, the largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

890 428 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, its height is 3 963 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

3 963 ft
Har Meron
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

Highest recorded temperature

In Israel, the highest temperature ever measured was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi, while in Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi
104.2°F
Chuping

Lowest recorded temperature

In Israel, the lowest temperature ever measured was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim, while in Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

7.3°F
Tel Hatanim
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

Israel vs. Malaysia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Israel is about 8 655 535, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 655 535 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.2 years in Israel and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

83.2 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 30.4 years in Israel and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

30.4 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.45% in Israel and 1.06% in Malaysia.

1.45%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 97.8% in Israel and 95.0% in Malaysia.

97.8%
95.0%

Language

In Israel, the main language is Hebrew, Arabic, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

hebrew, arabic
malay

Religion

In Israel, the main religion is Judaism; in Malaysia, the main religion is Islam.

judaism
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Israel: 42 391 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Israel: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, H). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, H
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Israel has right-hand traffic, Malaysia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Israel - May, June, September; Malaysia - May, June, July, August, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Do not travel
Level 4
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B92 EUR - 107 EUR
T136 EUR - 170 EUR
B18 EUR - 23 EUR
T45 EUR - 71 EUR

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