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Country Facts:
India vs. Malaysia

Learn about the similarities and differences between India 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

India vs. Malaysia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of India is 894% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 269 219 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

4 349.6 mi
2 904.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in India is Mumbai, with a population of about 12 478 400 people. In contrast, the largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

12 478 400 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, its height is 28 169 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

Highest recorded temperature

In India, the highest temperature ever measured was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan, while in Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan
104.2°F
Chuping

Lowest recorded temperature

In India, the lowest temperature ever measured was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir, while in Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of India is about 1 380 004 385, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
1 380 004 385 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 70.0 years in India and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

70.0 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 28.7 years in India and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

28.7 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in India and 1.06% in Malaysia.

1.04%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 74.4% in India and 95.0% in Malaysia.

74.4%
95.0%

Language

In India, the main language is Hindi, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

hindi
malay

Religion

In India, the main religion is Hinduism; in Malaysia, the main religion is Islam.

hinduism
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

India: 6 502 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

India: Indian Rupee (INR). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

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INR
Indian Rupee
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

India has left-hand traffic, Malaysia has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNEURUSDMYRINR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: India - January, February, March, December; 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B83 PLN - 116 PLN
T177 PLN - 263 PLN
B98 PLN - 126 PLN
T203 PLN - 296 PLN

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