Geography of Malaysia
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
330,803
km² (rank #67)
Coastline
4,675
km
Highest Point
Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m)
Lowest Point
Indian Ocean (0 m)
Area Comparison
Malaysia
330,803 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Malaysia is 3.4% the size of the United States.
Climate
Tropical; annual southwest and northeast monsoons
Terrain
Coastal plains rising to hills and mountains; Borneo has dense rainforest
Natural Resources
Tin
Petroleum
Timber
Copper
Iron Ore
Natural Gas
Bauxite
Land Use
62.0%
32.4%
Arable: 5.6%
Forest: 62.0%
Other: 32.4%
Bordering Countries
Malaysia on the Map
Region
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Malaysia?
Malaysia covers an area of 330,803 km², ranking #67 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Malaysia?
Tropical; annual southwest and northeast monsoons
What is the highest point in Malaysia?
The highest point in Malaysia is Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m).
What natural resources does Malaysia have?
Malaysia's natural resources include Tin, Petroleum, Timber, Copper, Iron Ore, Natural Gas, Bauxite.
Which countries border Malaysia?
Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand.