Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia consists of the Malay Peninsula and Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, with Kuala Lumpur as its capital. It is characterized by multiculturalism, with Malays, Chinese, Indians and aborigines living in harmony, and a rich variety of languages, religions and traditions. The economy is dominated by manufacturing, services and tourism, with palm oil, rubber and electronics exported globally. The natural landscape is magnificent, with tropical rainforests, beautiful beaches and World Heritage sites such as Mount Kinabalu and George Town. The cuisine is multicultural and popular among tourists, with dishes such as coconut milk rice, pork bone tea and satay.
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