Interesting facts about Malaysia

One of the most interesting countries in the Eastern Hemisphere is Malaysia. She was able to combine the best aspects of two cultures at once. The country is located on the continent and on several islands. Therefore, here you can find everything: from huge skyscrapers to wild beaches. Despite the local beauty, the country is only gaining popularity among tourists, retaining a certain mystery and its virgin nature. Let's take a short journey together through the most amusing and striking facts of the history of this distant country.

Malaysian states

Interestingly, Malaysia is made up of thirteen states. And the very form of government has signs of a monarchy with federal features. Each territory has its own rajah or sultan. The title is hereditary.

At the head of the country is a real king, whose functions, in principle, are formal. His term of office is five years and the post is elective.

Local Features

Drugs in Malaysia are an eternal taboo. For their use or storage, the culprit can pay with his own life. For such offenses, the country provides for capital punishment.

Imported cars are rarely seen on local roads. The fact is that they are taxed too high and not everyone can afford. Therefore, residents have to be content with the local auto industry.

This is one of those countries where the local population occupies no more than half of the total. The rest of the inhabitants belong to such nationalities as the Chinese, Filipinos, Indians and many others.

Anyone who has ever been stung by a jellyfish knows how painful it is. But the local population is so accustomed to such minor troubles that they generally do not pay any attention to these animals.

Be careful in the jungle!

Once in dense forests, you should always look under your feet. Scorpions or snakes are always waiting for you on the road, in clearings or among thick grass. Even entering the local rivers is strongly discouraged. Because they are teeming with crocodiles, and the sight of muddy, dirty water is unlikely to cause such a desire. Along with this, in the dense thicket you can always meet unique animals. For example, only in Malaysia live a unique mini-bear that eats only bananas, a cat-bear that resembles a mixture of two well-known animals at once, and even a unique bird that perfectly copies human speech. She especially loves English.

If you are hungry in the jungle, you can try to find something to eat. Well, you can check the possibility of eating berries, fruits and plants as food as follows. Squeeze some juice and rub the skin area. If after 20 minutes it is not covered with red spots, you can safely eat what you found. But only here there is a unique attraction of its kind. A special dome is put on the shoulders of tourists, into which air is supplied. After that, a person plunges to the very bottom in the sea (about 5 meters). Thus, you can see with your own eyes all the rich diversity of local flora and fauna.

Labuan Island

The island is located half an hour from the capital of Malaysia. There are several interesting facts about him. In particular, the entire territory of the island is a single industrial area with many plants and factories. The main activity of the inhabitants of the island is the oil refining industry. It is also interesting that all the inhabitants are workers. The rest are girls who have chosen for themselves “the most ancient craft.”

There is also a military base of the Navy on the island and only here are the lowest prices for alcohol. After all, trade on the island is completely exempt from all kinds of duties.

A couple more facts

Only in the local jungle can you find a real natural phenomenon, which is called “walking trees”. The roots of this unique plant begin to grow from the middle of the trunk, and go in search of water supplies. As soon as water is found, the tree can begin to slowly move and after a few months the tree will be located at some distance from the original place.

The basis of the cuisine is all kinds of fruit dishes. But meat dishes are very rare here and you can enjoy them only on a big holiday.

Well, for those who have fallen in love with Malaysia with all their heart and are ready for incredible travels, we recommend climbing Mount Kinabalu.