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Neighboring Countries of Malaysia
Malaysia shares land borders with 3 countries: Indonesia (1,881 km), Thailand (595 km) and Brunei (266 km).
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Countries bordering Malaysia
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Malaysia citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Indonesia |
Jakarta | Visa-free · 30 days | |
 Thailand |
Bangkok | Visa-free · 30 days | |
 Brunei |
Bandar Seri Begawan | Visa-free · 30 days |
Indonesia accounts for 69% of Malaysia's 2,742 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Malaysia
Location
Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam
Area
329,847 km² — slightly larger than New Mexico
Terrain
Coastal plains rising to hills and mountains
Climate
Tropical; annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Gunung Kinabalu 4,095 m. Lowest: Indian Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 419 m.
Natural resources
Tin, petroleum, timber, copper, iron ore, natural gas, bauxite
Natural hazards
Flooding; landslides; forest fires
Good to know
Strategic location along Strait of Malacca and southern South China Sea
Neighbours of Malaysia's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Laos
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Timor-LesteAlso with 3 neighbours in Asia
Neighboring countries of Cambodia- Neighboring countries of Indonesia
Neighboring countries of North Korea
Neighboring countries of Oman
Neighboring countries of Palestine
Neighboring countries of Vietnam- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Malaysia passport holders
- Malaysia visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Malaysia
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).