Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malaysia  | Turkey  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Malaysia | Republic of Turkey |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | Ankara |
Latitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ N | 39° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 112° 0′ 0″ E | 35° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km, and the total area of Turkey is 783,562 sq km. Malaysia is smaller than Turkey by 452,759 sq km. Malaysia is around 2.37 times smaller than Turkey.
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 330,803 Sq km | 783,562 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 452,759 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 127,724 Sq Mile | 302,535 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 174,811 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 2.03 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuala Lumpur | Istanbul |
Demonyms  | Malaysian | Turkish |
Official Languages  | Malay | Turkish |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.5 % | 99.8 % |
The people of Malaysia are called Malaysian, and the people of Turkey are called Turkish.
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Malaysian ringgit | Turkish Lira |
Currency Symbol  | MYR | TRY |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +60 | +90 |
Internet TLD  | .my | .tr |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MY | TR |
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Negaraku | İstiklal Marşı |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Country | Independence March |
National Animal  | Malayan Tiger | Grey Wolf |
National Bird  | Rhinoceros Hornbill | Redwing |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Tulip |
National Sport  | Sepak Takraw | Oil Wrestling |
National Colors  | Gold and black | Red and white |
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 4th May, 2025 | Sunday, 4th May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:18 AM | 01:18 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+3 (Turkey Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+3 (Turkey Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Malaysia is [06:18 AM], [Sunday, 4th May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Turkey is [01:18 AM], [Sunday, 4th May, 2025].
Malaysia is [ 5 hours ] ahead of Turkey.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525, and the total population of Turkey as of 2023 is estimated to be around 85,326,000.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Malaysia had 51,017,475 less people than Turkey.
The annual Population Growth in Malaysia is 1.31% and the annual population growth in Turkey is 1.15%.
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15.4 % | 15.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77.6 % | 76.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.08 % | 8.09 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuala Lumpur | Ankara |
Current Time | 06:18 AM | 01:18 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 24.74 Degree Celsius | 12.34 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree | 0.72 km/hr, 4 Degree |
Humidity  | 94 % | 61 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 1.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 105.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 45.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 8.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (103 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) | Colon and rectum cancers ( 12.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 13.9 (people per 100K population) | 6.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.4 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Malaysia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 103 people per 100,000 people in Turkey, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Turkey, spent [ 4.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Malaysia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.82 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Malaysia, are 1.51 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Turkey.
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