MALAYSIA

 Geography: Malaysia is divided into two distinct parts: Peninsular Malaysia and the East Malaysian provinces of Sabah and Sarawak in North Borneo. abah is covered by dense jungles with spectacular wildlife, longhouses and the awe-inspiring Mt Kinabalu (4101m) being one of the highest peaks in South-East Asia. It is also one of the easiest mountains in the world to climb and the views from the top are sensational - especially at sunset.

Climate: It is usually hot and humid all year round with temperatures between 20-30ºC and humidity of 90%. The monsoonal climate, with the wettest season in Sabah between October and February, is when it generally rains with short falls that only briefly interrupt the sunshine.

Languages: Bahasa Malaysia, English, Tamil, Chinese & indigenous dialects.

Currency: Malaysian ringgit (dollar).