Malaya: Map & History
Malaya is mapped in the atlas for 1294 CE – 1351 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 143,936 km².
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Malaya is mapped in the atlas for 1294 CE – 1351 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 143,936 km².
Modern Countries Once Part of Malaya
At its mapped extent, Malaya covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Malaya's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Malaya: Key Facts
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Official languages | English, Malay |
| Form of government | constitutional monarchy |
| Currency | Malaya and British Borneo dollar |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Dissolved | 1963 |
Preceded by
- Malayan Union
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q1479726 (CC0).
Malaya Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Malaya appears, with the other states of the time.
Malaya Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 143,936 km² in 1299 CE.
Malaya: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Malaya exist?
Malaya is dated to 1294 CE – 1351 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Malaya?
The capital of Malaya was Kuala Lumpur.
How large was Malaya at its peak?
At its peak in 1299 AD Malaya covered about 143,936 km².
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