Vaishali Garg

Malaysia, a Southeast Asian nation possessing the Malaysian Peninsula and part of the island of Borneo, is mostly famous for its beaches, rain forests and blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European impacts.

Malaysia resembles two nations in one, separated into equal parts by the South China Sea. While peninsula displays clamoring urban communities, provincial engineering, and misty tea plantations and chill out islands, Malaysian Borneo has wild jungles of orangutans, granite peaks and remote tribes, alongside some entirely breathtaking plunging.

One thing that unites all of its pockets of ethnicities, religions and scenes, is its food. Because of wide varieties of food in good measure, explorers will never go hungry here.

Flag Information:
The flag of Malaysia, otherwise called the Jalur Gemilang includes a field of 14 substituting red and white stripes along the fly along a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star). The 14 stripes, of equivalent width, speak to the equivalent status in the alliance of the 13 part states and the government, while the 14 purposes of the star speak to the solidarity between these substances. The bow speaks to Islam, the nation’s legitimate religion; the blue canton symbolizes the solidarity of the Malaysian individuals; the yellow of the star and sickle is the regal shade of the Malay rulers.

Capital:
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is the capital of Malaysia. The words Kuala Lumpur actually signify ‘Sloppy Confluence’. The sprawling capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to frontier structures, busy shopping districts, for example, Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers including the famous, 451m-tall PETRONAS Twin Towers. Kuala Lumpur has numerous intriguing attractions; like Merdeka Square, Chinatown and significantly more.

Temperature Information:
The atmosphere in Malaysia is tropical. Temperatures have a tendency to be cooler in the highlands, with any semblance of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands and Fraser’s Hill having temperatures going from around 17°C/62.6 ºF during the evening to around 25°C/77 ºF in the day. Mount Kinabalu has its temperatures falling beneath 10°C/50 ºF.

• October to February- The north-east rainstorm downpours Borneo and the east drift in rain and frequently causes flooding, while the west drift escape unscathed.

• April to October- In the milder south-west storm, the southern parts of peninsular Malaysia are exposed to heavy and intensive rainy climate.

• November and February- As Malaysia is near the equator, thusly warm climate is ensured. Malaysia‘s sun-sparkling days are hindered by Monsoon season and thus, a night temperature falls around 23°C/73.4 ºF on rainy days.

Dialing Code:
Phone numbers in Malaysia are monitored by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). It has its dial code as +60.

Malaysia region codes are depicted in beneath table, which can be use along with Malaysia code.

City	Dialing Codes
Alor Setar	code 4
Ampang	code 3
Batu Pahat	code 7
Bintulu	code 86
Bukit Mertajam	code 4
Butterworth	code 4
Chukai	code 9
George Town	code 4
Ipoh	code 5
Johor Bahru	code 7
Kajang	code 3
Klang	code 3
Kluang	code 7
Kota Bahru	code 9
Kota Kinabalu	code 88
Kuala Lumpur	code 3
Kuala Terengganu	code 9
Kuantan	code 9
Kuching	code 82
Kulim	code 4
Lahad Datu	code 89
Malacca	code 6
Miri	code 85
Muar	code 6
Pasir Gudang	code 7
Petaling Jaya	code 3
Port Dickson	code 6
Rawang	code 3
Sandakan	code 89
Selayang	code 3
Seremban	code 6
Shah Alam	code 3
Sibu	code 84
Subang Jaya	code 3
Sungai Ara	code 4
Sungai Petani	code 4
Taiping	code 5
Tawau	code 89
Teluk Intan	code 5

Currency:
The Malaysian cash is the ringgit, also known as the dollar informally (the “$” image can be seen on more seasoned notes) and shortened RM or MYR, is separated into 100 sen. There are coins of 5, 10, 20, and 50 sen and in addition bills of RM1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. 5 sen coins are basically given as change in substantial foundations and stores, sellers and road merchants may be hesitant to acknowledge them.

Famous Food:
The intersection of Malay, Chinese and Indian food, Malaysia is an astounding spot to makan. Pay special mind to local strengths and Nyonya food, the combination amongst Malay and Chinese cooking.

Malaysians are extremely pleased with their cooking and most towns or even villages have their own tempting specialties, for example, Penang singe kway teow, Sabahan hinava, Kelantanese nasi dagang, Kajang satay, Sarawak laksa, Ipoh bean sprout chicken, and many more.

Shopping Place or Things:
The rundown of Kuala Lumpur must-buys don’t stop there for thrifty fashionistas, it has lots of stuff with it for the guests, such as,

• Pewter, metal and silver things incorporate gems, dolls, key-chains, pen-holders and different things made by nearby metal-smiths with precision to make artistic and down to earth objects.

• Wood carvings and ceramics of Malaysia additionally make incredible presentation things. Others, similar to giant spoons and statues created in wood with many-sided plans make pleasant decorative things.

• Traditional Fabrics are another most loved among guests. This incorporates customary Malay articles of clothing, for example, ‘Kain Songket’ and in addition ‘Batik’.

• Other keepsakes incorporate Malaysian T-shirts with entertaining inscriptions, privately made lighters created with a wide range of plans, smaller than expected copies of Kuala Lumpur’s structures, for example, the Twin Towers and stuffed toys that copy Malaysia’s neighborhood natural life and also covers.

• Branded style apparel is one of Kuala Lumpur’s best shopping highlights, incorporating the latest designs.

• Perfumes are another prominent thing on the shopping list.

• Fashion Accessories, for example, barrette, scarf, wrist trinkets, gems, bags, shoes, handbags and strips made both locally and overseas are accessible in numerous shops situated in the city and in shopping centers.

Famous Festivals:
Malaysia is an exceptionally bubbly nation! Various Festivals are held consistently, from religious festivals to gigantic music shows.

Malaysia has celebrations from all religions and societies, for example, the blessed month of Ramadan, Hari Raya (Muslim Malay), Thaipusam, Wesak Day and Deepavali for the Indians, the Hungry Ghost Festival, and more for the Chinese people group and Christmas for the Christians. With Gawai Dayak festivals and Harvest Festival, Aborigines are not overlooked. Friends for all religions and societies are welcome to take an interest in all festivals; Malaysian individuals keep an open-entryway arrangement and welcome individuals into their homes.

The social and musical neighborhood scene is too vivacious. The differences of world music is praised at the Rainforest World Music Festival while craftsmanship, photography, neighborhood create presentations are held in real Malaysian urban communities, for example, the Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival or the George Town Festival. Malaysian additionally likes to party hard! Gigantic open air music shows are frequently held consistently.

Religion:
The Malaysian constitution says it promises freedom of religion while making Islam the state religion. As per 2010 figures, indicated by the Population and Housing Census, ethnicity and religious convictions associate very. Around 61.3% of the populace rehearse Islam, 19.8% people practice Buddhism, 9.2% people Christianity, 6.3% people Hinduism and 1.3% practice Confucianism, Taoism and other customary Chinese religions. 0.7% proclaimed no religion and the staying 1.4% rehearsed different religions or did not give any data.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Vaishali Garg
My creativity is my art, and writing is my passion. I am a freelance writer and love to spend most of my time in blogging, reading and poetry writing. Being wanderlust, I enjoy travelling. I like to explore new places, new culture and new lifestyle and updating the same over here. You may also catch me at [email protected].

Thailand (the Kingdom of Thailand), is a country situated in Southeast Asia at the centre of the Indochinese peninsula in Mainland. It is flanked toward the north by Myanmar and Laos, toward the east by Laos and Cambodia, toward the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and toward the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern limit of Myanmar. Its oceanic limits incorporate Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand toward the southeast, and Indonesia and India on the Andaman Sea toward the southwest.

With awesome sustenance, a tropical atmosphere, captivating society and great shorelines, Thailand is a magnet for travellers all over the world.

Flag Information:
Initially, Vajiravudh allotted this banner as a civil flag. He likewise stipulated that a different banner for every administration emblem be made by charging extra symbol onto the focal point of the banner. The flag consists of five horizontal stripes of red, white, blue, white and red, the middle stripe doubles as wide as the others. The flag name called “Thong Trairong”, which means the tricolor flag.

Capital:
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, a treasure to explore, conducts its most of life out, on the streets. Bangkok’s eye-catchy sights, attractions and city life attract lots of gatherings of travellers. Illustrious royal residences and sanctuaries and in addition a few galleries constitute its major historical and cultural vacation destinations. Shopping and meals experience offer an extensive variety of choices and costs. The city is additionally celebrated for its dynamic nightlife.

Temperature Information:
Thailand is to a great extent tropical, which all year around has a temperatures that vary between 28 -35°C territory -82 (95°F), a level of help gave just in the mountains in the most distant north of Thailand. Its three seasons can be observed as:
• Cool: From November to the end of February, the temperature falls as low as 5°C.
• Hot: From March to June, Thailand temperatures are about 40°C (104°F).
• Rainy: From July to October, the rain begins, which sometimes causes flood.

Dialing Code:
The Thailand nation code 66 will permit you to call Thailand from another nation. Thailand phone code 66 is dialed after the IDD. Thailand universal dialing 66 is trailed by a region code.

The Thailand territory code table given below demonstrates the different city codes for Thailand. Thailand nation codes are trailed by these region codes. With the complete Thailand dialing code, you can make your international call.

City	Dialing Codes
Bangkok	code 2
Burirum	code 44
Channthaburi	code 39
Chiang Mai	code 53
Chiang Rai	code 54
Chon Buri	code 38
Kanchanaburi	code 34
Lampang	code 54
Nakhon Ratchasima	code 44
Nakhon Sawan	code 56
Namphaengphet	code 55
Nong Khai	code 42
Pattani	code 73
Pattaya	code 38
Phitsanulok	code 55
Phuket	code 76
Ratchaburi	code 32
Saraburi	code 36
Songkhla	code 74
Surat Thani	code 77
Tak	code 55
Ubon Ratchathani	code 45

Currency:
The money of Thailand is the baht (THB, ฿), written in Thai as บาท or บ, which is separated into 100 satang (สตางค์). It has six notes and has six coins:
• 25 and 50 satang (penny, copper shading) coins – almost worthless and just promptly accepted (and distributed) by transports, general stores and 7 (Elevens;
• 1, 2 (in 2 forms: silver and gold), 5 (silver shading) and 10 baht (silver/gold) coins;
• 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 baht notes, which are of green, blue, red, purple, and grey brown color, respectively.

Famous Food to Eat:
The food alone is truly reason enough for an outing to Thailand. Curries, organic product shakes, mix fries, fish made a zillion ways and that is only the starting. Eatables in Thailand can be as modest and simple as 25 baht cushion Thai cooked at a road stalls or as costly and complicated as a USD100 ten course dinner as served in one of Bangkok’s lavish hotel.

Since most explorers will stick nearer to the first than the second, an extraordinary aspect concerning Thailand is that food from streets stalls and minor walkway restaurants is very safe. Thai cuisines, noodles, rice, soups and curries, salad, desserts, Thai sweet orange juice, are the specialty of this place.

Shopping Place or Things:
From eccentric little handicraft stalls to mega shopping centers to shrewd wine traders to the awesome Jim Thompson house in Bangkok, there’s a continuous rush of excitement when its time for shopping in Thailand. Obviously materials and fabrics alongside mind boggling crafted works are the top picks for customers from abroad. The things, for which Thailand is mostly, loved most shopping are:
1. Thai handicrafts, art and home decor;
2. Thai silk;
3. Thai coconut oil;
4. Everything else coconut -Coconut wind chimes, Coconut salad spoons, Coconut monkey statues, etc.;
5. Thai spa products;
6. Thai furniture and wooden carvings;
7. Thai clothes, shoes, jewelers, scarves;
8. Thai eatables;
9. Thai lights and lanterns;
10. Thai alcohol.

Famous Festivals:
Thailand has plenty of good festivals and events, As these festivals has a lot to tell about its culture and enthusiasm, Thailand never fails to amaze its visitors with the most colorful festivities and events to delight the glimpses into its heritage and traditions. Following are a list of the major Thai festivals one should not miss out:
1. Songkran Festival
2. Bangkok International Film Festival
3. Bo Sang Umbrella Fair & San Kamphaeng Handicraft
4. Chiang Mai Flower Festival
5. Phuket Vegetarian Festival
6. Fruit Day in Chantaburi
7. Hua Hin Jazz Festival
8. Bun Luang & Phi ta Khon Festival
9. Monkey Buffet
10. Ubon Ratchatani Candle festival
11. Loi Krathong

Religion:
Approximately 95% of the Thai individuals believe in Theravada Buddhism. By it’s extremely nature however, Buddhism, which depends on the teachings of the Buddha, “the enlightened one”, is a merciful and tolerant religion, which aim to alleviate sufferings. In fact, there are numerous open doors in Thailand to visit Buddhist sanctuaries to explore out the history or study Buddhism and maybe to figure out how to meditate. Religion in Thailand swarms numerous parts of Thai life and senior ministers are profoundly loved; it is not extraordinary to see their pictures enhancing dividers of organizations or homes or upon adornments within taxi. In numerous towns and villages, wat (sanctuary) has become the heart of people’s life. Buddhist occasions happen routinely consistently and numerous Thai people go to the wat on these and other vital days to pay reverence to the Buddha and offer offerings to ministers so as to make merit for themselves. While Theravada Buddhism may in fact be viewed as a philosophy instead of a religion (there is no ‘God’) Thai Buddhism is infused with numerous beliefs. Most Thai homes and places of business highlight a ‘spirit house’ outside their building, for offerings to be made to conciliate spirits that may somehow possess their homes or work environments. Apart from this, the following biggest religion in Thailand, Islam, is polished by just around 4% of the populace; the larger part of Thai Muslims live in the most southerly regions close to the Malaysian outskirt. Different religions in Thailand is also incorporate by Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity and Confucianism, which are for the most part believed by the people who are living in Bangkok, where a multi- social population are incorporated from different nationals of Indian, and Chinese, Japanese, and European plunge.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Vaishali Garg
My creativity is my art, and writing is my passion. I am a freelance writer and love to spend most of my time in blogging, reading and poetry writing. Being wanderlust, I enjoy travelling. I like to explore new places, new culture and new lifestyle and updating the same over here. You may also catch me at [email protected].