Recognized
as one of the most sophisticated circuits in the world, the 5.5
km Sepang Circuit offers lightning fast straights and heart-stopping
corners that induce awesome overtaking maneuvers and non-stop
high speed action. A complex series of uphill and downhill turns
are worked into the natural topography of the track site.
Together,
they make for a Circuit that pushes the performance of both vehicle
and driver to the limit. The track was voted Most Challenging
by F1 drivers in 1999 and boasts varied curve types that allow
speeding between 90 and 310 km/hour. It includes two long straights
of 0.9 km and is the world's first motor racing circuit to be
equipped with electronic marshall posts.
Malaysia
is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in
Southeast Asia. Several decades of sustained economic growth and
political stability have made it one of the most buoyant and wealthy
countries in the region. Malaysia has moved towards a pluralist
culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese,
Indian and indigenous cultures and customs.
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Facts
About Malaysia
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Full
country name: |
Federation
of Malaysia |
Area: |
329,750
sq km (204,445 sq mi) |
Population: |
25.3
million |
Capital
city: |
Kuala
Lumpur (pop 1.2 million) |
People: |
50%
Malay, 33% Chinese, 9% Indian, plus indigenous
tribes such as Orang Asli and Iban |
Language: |
Bahasa
Malaysia, English, Chinese dialects, Tamil, indigenous
dialects |
Religion: |
52%
Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian,
8% Hindu, 2% tribal |
Government: |
Parliamentary
Monarchy |
Head
of state: |
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra
Jamalullail |
Prime
Minister: |
Dato
Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
GDP: |
RM392.012
billion |
GDP
Growth Rate: |
5.2% |
GNI
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RM359.259
billion |
Inflation: |
Less than 2% |
Major
products/industries: |
Rubber,
Palm Oil and Palm Oil-Based Products, Crude Petroleum,
Liquified Natural Gas, Timber, Electrical and
Electronic Products, Articles of Apparel and Clothing
Accessories |
Major
trading partners: |
Singapore,
Japan, USA |
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Source
: Central
Bank of Malaysia and Malaysia Department of Statistics |
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