Countries that border Malaysia
Malaysia shares land borders with 3 countries: Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Malaysia's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Malaysia
- CapitalKuala Lumpur
- RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
- Land borders3
- Area330,803 km²
- Population34,231,700
- ISO codeMY
Learning Malaysia on the map
Knowing which countries border Malaysia is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Malaysia and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Malaysia?
Malaysia borders 3 countries: Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand.
Which countries share a border with Malaysia?
The countries bordering Malaysia are: Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand.
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.