What are the characteristics of Malaysia?

Independence Day: August 3 1 (1957)

National Day: August 3 1 (1957)

Disaster Awareness Day: 65438+February 26th (established by Malaysian government in 2005. This day was chosen as the national "Disaster Awareness Day" because Malaysia suffered many natural disasters in the past. On the day of 1996, Sabah, East Malaysia was hit by a strong tropical storm, which killed more than 100 people and destroyed many houses and properties. On February 26, 2004, 65438, parts of Penang and other states in northern Malaysia were hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami, killing more than 60 people. )

National flag: it is a horizontal rectangle with an aspect ratio of 2:1. The main part consists of 14 red and white stripes with the same width. There is a dark blue rectangle on the upper left, with a yellow crescent and a yellow star with a 14 sharp corner. 14 red and white stripes and 14 stars symbolize Malaysia's 13 states and governments. Blue symbolizes the unity of the people and the relationship between Malaysia and the Commonwealth-the British flag is blue, the yellow symbolizes the head of state, and the new moon symbolizes Islam, Malaysia's national religion.

National emblem: The coat of arms is in the middle. A yellow crescent moon and a yellow star with 14 sharp corners are painted on the coat of arms. The patterns and colors on the coat of arms symbolize the composition and administrative divisions of Malaysia. There are five sheathed daggers on the upper part of the shield, representing Johor, Kedah, Glass City, Kelantan and Terengganu respectively. The middle part of the shield is painted with four ribbons, red, black, white and yellow, representing Selangor, Pahang, Perak and Sembilan respectively. On the left side of the shield is blue and white wavy sea water, and three blue ostrich feathers are painted on the yellow ground, representing Penang. The Malacca tree on the right side of the shield represents Malacca. The left side of the lower end of the shield represents Sabah, with strong brown arms painted in the pattern, holding the Sabah flag with both hands. There is a red, black and blue bird painted on the right side of the lower end of the shield, representing Sarawak. The design in the middle of the lower part of the shield is the national flower of Malaysia-Hibiscus, which is called "Bangala Asia" by local people. On each side of the coat of arms stood a Malay tiger with a red tongue. The hind legs of the two tigers stepped on a gold ribbon, which read the motto "Unity is strength". There is also a crescent moon and a 14 painted on the coat of arms.

National anthem: moonlight

National flower: hibiscus. The Malaysian people use this red hibiscus flower as a metaphor for their passionate love for the motherland.

National dignitaries: Supreme Head of State Mijan Zainal Abidin was elected as the Supreme Head of State of 1 13 in June 2006, was sworn in in in February, and ascended the throne on April 26, 2007; Premier Ahmad al-Badawi took office in June 2003 and was re-elected in March 2004.

Physical geography: covers an area of 330,000 square kilometers. Located between Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The whole territory is divided into East Malaysia and West Malaysia by the South China Sea. West Malaysia, namely Malaya region, is located in the south of the Malay Peninsula, bordering Thailand in the north, the Straits of Malacca in the west and the South China Sea in the east. East Malaysia, collectively known as Sarawak region and Sabah region, is located in the north of kalimantan island. Coastline minister 4 192 km. It has a tropical rainforest climate. The average annual temperature is 22℃-28℃ in inland mountainous areas and 25℃-30℃ in coastal plains.

Brief History: At the beginning of A.D., ZhaJie, Langya Xiu and other ancient countries were established in Malay Peninsula. /kloc-At the beginning of the 5th century, the kingdom of Manciga, with Malacca as the center, unified most of the Malay Peninsula and developed into a major international trade center in Southeast Asia at that time. Since16th century, it has been invaded by Portugal, Holland and Britain. 19 1 1 became a British colony. Sarawak and Sabah belonged to Brunei historically, and 1888 became a British protectorate. During World War II, Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah were occupied by Japan. After the war, Britain resumed colonial rule. Malaya gained independence within the Commonwealth. 1963 September 16, the United States of Malaya merged with Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah to form Malaysia (1965 August 9, Singapore announced its withdrawal).

Capital: Kuala Lumpur, with a population of about 65,438+200,000. The Kuala Lumpur Tower, which has two functions of sightseeing and communication, is 466 meters high and is one of the tallest towers in Asia, such as two silver swords soaring into the sky. Kuala Lumpur is also a microcosm of this multi-ethnic and multi-religious country. Mosques, Buddhist and Hindu temples can be seen everywhere in the city, and there are about 20 Christian churches. New capital: Putrajaya is located 35km south of Kuala Lumpur. The Prime Minister's Office and some government workers moved in from June 65438 to June 0999, and the relocation was completed before 2005. The population is about 7000.