One of the most interesting countries in the Eastern Hemisphere is Malaysia. She was able to combine the best aspects of two cultures at once. The country is located on the continent and on several islands. Therefore, you can find everything here: from huge skyscrapers to wild beaches. Despite the local beauty, the country is only gaining popularity among tourists, preserving a certain mystery and its virgin nature. Let's take a short trip together through the funniest and most vivid facts of the history of this distant country.
Malaysian states
Interestingly, there are thirteen states in Malaysia. And the very form of government has signs of a monarchy with federal features. Each territory is governed by its own raja or sultan. The title is inherited.
At the head of the country is the real king, whose functions, in principle, are formal. His term of office is five years and the post is elective.
Local features
Drugs in Malaysia are an eternal taboo. For their use or storage, the culprit can pay with his own life. For such offenses, the country provides for the death penalty.
Imported cars are rarely seen on local roads. The fact is that they are taxed too high and not everyone can afford it. Therefore, residents have to be content with the local auto industry.
This is one of those countries where the local population occupies no more than half of the total. The rest of the inhabitants belong to such peoples as the Chinese, Filipinos, Indians and many others.
Everyone who has ever been stung by a jellyfish knows how painful a bite is. But the local population is so accustomed to such minor troubles that they do not pay any attention to these animals at all.
Gently in the jungle!
Once in dense forests, you should always look at your step. Scorpions or snakes are always waiting for you on the road, glades or among the thick grass. Even going into local rivers is strongly discouraged. Because they are teeming with crocodiles, and the sight of muddy, dirty water is unlikely to cause such a desire. Along with this, in the thicket, you can always find unique animals. For example, only in Malaysia live a unique mini-bear that eats only bananas, a cat-bear, which resembles a mixture of two famous animals at once, and even a unique bird that perfectly copies human speech. She especially loves English.
If you are hungry in the jungle, you can try to find something edible. Well, you can check the possibility of using berries, fruits and plants as food as follows. Squeeze out some juice and rub the area of your skin. If after 20 minutes it is not covered with red spots, you can safely eat what you found. But only here there is a unique attraction of its kind. A special dome is put on the shoulders of tourists, into which air is supplied. After that, the person dives to the very bottom in the sea (about 5 meters). Thus, you can see with your own eyes all the rich variety of local flora and fauna.
Labuan Island
The island is a half hour flight from the capital of Malaysia. There are several interesting facts about him. In particular, the entire territory of the island is a single industrial zone with many factories and factories. The main activity of the inhabitants of the island is the oil refining industry. It is also interesting that all residents are workers. The rest are girls who have chosen the "most ancient craft" for themselves.
There is also a naval military base on the island and only here the lowest prices for alcohol. After all, trade on the island is completely exempt from all kinds of duties.
A couple more facts
Only in the local jungle can you find a real natural phenomenon called "walking trees". The roots of this unique plant begin to grow from the middle of the trunk, and go in search of water supplies. As soon as water is found, the tree can begin to move slowly and after a few months the tree will be located at some distance from its original place.
The basis of the cuisine is made up of all kinds of fruit dishes. But meat dishes are very rare here and you can eat them only on a big holiday.
Well, for those who wholeheartedly fell in love with Malaysia and are ready for incredible travel, we recommend climbing Mount Kinabalu.
