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Country Facts:
Malaysia vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Malaysia and United States 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. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2780% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
127 724 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

2 904.9 mi
12 380.2 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 the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 627 170 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, its height is 13 435 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Malaysia, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

104.2°F
Chuping
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Malaysia, the lowest temperature ever measured was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

46°F
Cameron Highlands
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Malaysia vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Malaysia is about 32 365 999, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
32 365 999 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.9 years in Malaysia and 80.4 years in the United States.

75.9 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.2 years in Malaysia and 38.5 years in the United States.

29.2 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.06% in Malaysia and 0.7% in the United States.

1.06%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.0% in Malaysia and 99.0% in the United States.

95.0%
99.0%

Language

In Malaysia, the main language is Malay, and in the United States the primary language is English.

malay
english

Religion

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

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/179
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Malaysia: 27 913 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

27 913 Int$
Ranking: 123/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Malaysia has left-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURMYRUSD

Best months to visit

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

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B18 EUR - 24 EUR
T46 EUR - 71 EUR
B81 EUR - 105 EUR
T176 EUR - 246 EUR

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