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Country Facts:
Malaysia vs. Brazil

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

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Geography

Malaysia vs. Brazil - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 2474% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
127 724 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

2 904.9 mi
4 654.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, with a population of about 1 627 170 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

1 627 170 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, its height is 13 435 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

In Malaysia, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

104.2°F
Chuping
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

In Malaysia, the lowest temperature ever measured was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands, while in Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

46°F
Cameron Highlands
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

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

Population

The population of Malaysia is about 32 365 999, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
32 365 999 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.9 years in Malaysia and 75.0 years in Brazil.

75.9 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.2 years in Malaysia and 33.2 years in Brazil.

29.2 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.06% in Malaysia and 0.65% in Brazil.

1.06%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.0% in Malaysia and 93.2% in Brazil.

95.0%
93.2%

Language

In Malaysia, the main language is Malay, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

malay
portuguese

Religion

In Malaysia, the main religion is Islam; in Brazil, the main religion is Christianity.

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Malaysia: 27 913 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

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

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Malaysia - May, June, July, August, September; Brazil - January, February, March, December.

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

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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
B24 EUR - 30 EUR
T48 EUR - 70 EUR
B31 EUR - 38 EUR
T68 EUR - 88 EUR

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