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Quick Travel Trivia Malaysia

Where is Malaysia: Malaysia, located in Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s Full Name: The Federation of Malaya
Currency: MYR
Other Major Cities to Visit: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang, Langkawi, Cameroon Highlands
Famous for: Architecture, Caves, Contemporary Art, Crafts & Shopping, Gardens & Parks, Island Escapes
When to Visit: Between November & February
Get here: Travel from the USA, Canada, Australia, and India: Direct flights: Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, KLM or book trip with G adventures
Famous Travelogue: The Night Tiger
Famous Travel Movie: Travel Geek documentary
Population: 32.6 million
National Language: Malay
Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
Time Zone: Malaysia Time (GMT+8)
Travel Adapter: Electrical sockets — Type G
Visa Requirements: The U.S./Canadian citizens no visa requirements can stay up to 90 days
Travel Vaccinations: Depending on your immune system, get shots for malaria, dengue and keep it handy all basic first-aid like mosquito repellent, drugs for diarrhea, fever or dizziness
Budget for a Trip to Malaysia: Plan on spending a minimum of $25-30 USD per day.
Common language phrases: Selamat pagi, Selamat Malam
Delicious Vegetarian Food: Roti canai, Kaya toast, Rice vermicelli, Noodles With Tofu Crispy Fried Tempe