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Malaysia is a unique country where seemingly incompatible things coexist amazingly: a combination of centuries-old traditions of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures, ancient history and ultra-modern achievements of the 21st century, ancient mosques and elegant Buddhist pagodas standing next to each other, exotic Asian cuisine and exquisite European restaurants, holidays unusual for Europeans, customs, arts and crafts and excellent shops of fashion brands. Here, you can observe an endless kaleidoscope of bright tropical colors and pictures that seem to have come from the pages of a book: untouched tropical forests with rare species of flora and fauna and the soaring Petronas Twin Towers, fishing villages scattered among palm groves and comfortable hotels located near beaches with crumbly platinum sand. Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia. The state's territory consists of the peninsular (Malacca Peninsula) and the eastern (northern part of Kalimantan Island), which is separated by the South China Sea. The area of ​​Malaysia is 329,847 km² (65th place in the world).

 

Malaysia's climate is equatorial, with small monsoons and daily and annual temperature amplitudes. Average annual temperatures range from 25 to 28 °C, and in lowland areas and the lower reaches of rivers, they can rise to 36 °C. The climate is cooler in the mountains and moderate and cool at high altitudes.

 

The Petronas Twin Towers, at a height of 452 meters, symbolize the pride and progress Malaysia has achieved in a relatively short period of time. Therefore, it is recommended that guests planning to visit Malaysia start the trip with this noticeable landmark of the city and the country.

 

In Kuala Lumpur, the beautiful Masjid Jame is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Built in 1909, this site was chosen because it marks where the first tin prospectors set up camps, signifying the start of the city's history.

 

Malaysia's most important natural attraction is located on the island of Borneo—the Niah National Park, famous for its unique caves. This area acquired the status of a national park in 1971. The park's basis is dipterocarp forests, limestone, and peat bogs. Among the representatives of the local fauna are flying dragons, long-tailed macaques, hornbills, and swiftlets.

 

Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Vesak Day, or Buddha's Birthday, on the first Sunday in May. Buddhists across the country will attend the temple service. The celebrations begin at midnight with devout monks dressed in saffron robes burning incense and offering prayers. The faithful also offer homage to their savior with flowers and candles that they leave at the temple and sing celebratory songs as dawn breaks.

 

The World Music Festival takes place in Kuching in mid-July. Since 1998, popular musicians worldwide have come to the capital of Sarawak to perform at this three-day event. The music festival has gained worldwide recognition and attracts many foreign tourists with its magical live music and performances. Genres often include contemporary styles mixed with traditional instruments to create a hypnotic fusion of sound.

 

Deepavali, or the "Festival of Lights," is a gerat festival in Malaysia celebrated by Hindus. They create colorful designs on the ground with chalk and toss colored rice. All races and religions are welcome to join the festivities in city parks, shopping malls, and homes.