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Malaysia Neighboring Countries

Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Kuala Lumpur. The official languages are English, Malay. The currency is Malaysian ringgit.

What are the neighboring countries of Malaysia? Malaysia shares land borders with 3 countries. These Malaysia neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Malaysia at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Malaysia neighboring countries are: Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Malaysia and its border countries. The map highlights Malaysia in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Malaysia

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Malaysia?

Malaysia shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Malaysia?

The neighboring countries of Malaysia are: Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Malaysia?

Countries in Asia with 3 land borders: Vietnam, Palestine, Oman, Indonesia, North Korea, Cambodia.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Malaysia?

Countries in Asia with more than 3 land borders: Laos, Turkey, China, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iran, and 12 more....

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Malaysia?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 3 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, and 11 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Malaysia?

The capitals of countries bordering Malaysia are:
  • Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan
  • Thailand: Bangkok
  • Indonesia: Jakarta

What are the country codes of Malaysia's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Malaysia's neighbors are:
  • Brunei: BN (ISO 2) / BRN (ISO 3)
  • Thailand: TH (ISO 2) / THA (ISO 3)
  • Indonesia: ID (ISO 2) / IDN (ISO 3)