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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Malaysia’s population is about 25.4× that of Timor-Leste, a difference of 34,157,035.
Malaysia’s surface area is about 22.2× that of Timor-Leste, a difference of 315,541 km².
Malaysia’s population density is 14% higher than that of Timor-Leste, a difference of 13.4 /km².
Malaysia’s nominal GDP is about 226× that of Timor-Leste, a difference of $420.36 billion.
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 791% higher than that of Timor-Leste, a difference of $10,542.
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Kuala Lumpur
Dili
35,557,673
1,400,638
330,411 km²
14,870 km²
108 /km²
94.2 /km²
$422.23 billion · 2024
$1.87 billion · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
$1,332 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
United States dollar · USD · $
Malaysian
Timorese
+60
+670
.my
.tl
MY / MYS
TL / TLS
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Asia/Dili
Malaysia
Timor-Leste
| Measure | Malaysia | Timor-Leste |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur | Dili |
| Population | 35,557,673 | 1,400,638 |
| Surface area | 330,411 km² | 14,870 km² |
| Population density | 108 /km² | 94.2 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $422.23 billion · 2024 | $1.87 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,874 · 2024 | $1,332 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Malaysian | Timorese |
| Phone code | +60 | +670 |
| Internet domain | .my | .tl |
| ISO codes | MY / MYS | TL / TLS |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching | Asia/Dili |
| Native name | Malaysia | Timor-Leste |
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Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the northern third of Borneo. With a population of over 32 million, it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and rich natural landscapes.
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Malaysia has a recorded population of approximately 35,557,673 people.
Malaysia covers an area of about 330,411 km².
Malaysia has a population density of roughly 108 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Malaysia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $422.23 billion as of 2024.
Malaysia has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,874.
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), with the symbol RM.
Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
People from Malaysia are referred to as Malaysian.
The international dialing code for Malaysia is +60.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malaysia is .my.
Malaysia spans 2 time zones including Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the northern third of Borneo. With a population of over 32 million, it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and rich natural landscapes.
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
Timor-Leste has a recorded population of approximately 1,400,638 people.
Timor-Leste covers an area of about 14,870 km².
Timor-Leste has a population density of roughly 94.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Timor-Leste has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.87 billion as of 2024.
Timor-Leste has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,332.
Timor-Leste uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Timor-Leste is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
People from Timor-Leste are referred to as Timorese.
The international dialing code for Timor-Leste is +670.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Timor-Leste is .tl.
Timor-Leste uses the Asia/Dili time zone.
Timor‐Leste (Polish: Ziemia Żółty‑Ograniczny!)??