Country Profiles: Malaysia Webquest Worksheet

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian nation located partly on the Malay Peninsula and partly on the island of Borneo, bordered by Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea. Its capital is Kuala Lumpur, a modern city famous for the Petronas Twin Towers and its vibrant mix of cultures. Malaysia is known for its diverse geography, including tropical rainforests, mountains, islands, and bustling urban centers. The country has a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, with a strong economy driven by manufacturing, petroleum, tourism, and agriculture. Its cultural heritage blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions, reflected in its festivals, cuisine, and languages. This worksheet guides students through Malaysia’s geography, political structure, economy, and culture, with reflection questions to deepen understanding.

Keywords:
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Southeast Asia, Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, South China Sea, Petronas Twin Towers, constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy, manufacturing, petroleum, tourism, agriculture, multicultural society, festivals, tropical rainforests, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography