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How Big Is Malaysia?

Malaysia, located in East/Southeast Asia, is the 66th largest country in the world, covering approximately 329,847 square kilometers (127,355 square miles). That's roughly the same size as New Mexico. It is home to approximately 33.9 million people.

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329,847 km²
127,355 sq mi
#66 of 236 countries
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Malaysia's Geography

Of its total area, 328,657 km² is land and 1,190 km² (0.4%) is water. Malaysia has approximately 4,675 km of coastline. Within Asia, Malaysia is the 21st largest of 52 countries, sitting between Vietnam and Oman. With 103 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Malaysia?

Malaysia stretches approximately 723 km (449 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Paris to Berlin, and 2,177 km (1,353 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Dallas. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 24 hours to drive across.

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Malaysia at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 329,847 km² (127,355 sq mi)
World Size Rank #66 of 236
Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population Density 103 per km²
Population 33.9 million people
Coastline 4,675 km
Life Expectancy 76.1 years
GDP per Capita $33,600 USD