Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malaysia  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Malaysia | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Asia | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | Riga |
Latitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ N | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 112° 0′ 0″ E | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Malaysia is bigger than Latvia by 266,214 sq km. Malaysia is around 5.12 times bigger than Latvia.
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 330,803 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 266,214 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 127,724 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 102,786 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuala Lumpur | Riga |
Demonyms  | Malaysian | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | Malay | Latvian |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.5 % | 64 % |
The people of Malaysia are called Malaysian, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Malaysian ringgit | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | MYR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +60 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .my | .lv |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MY | LV |
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Negaraku | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Country | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | Malayan Tiger | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | Rhinoceros Hornbill | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Sepak Takraw | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Gold and black | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 9th January, 2025 | Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:08 AM | 09:08 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Malaysia is [03:08 AM], [Thursday, 9th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Latvia is [09:08 PM], [Wednesday, 8th January, 2025].
Malaysia is [ 6 hours ] ahead of Latvia.
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 Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Malaysia had 32,426,775 more people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Malaysia is 1.31% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15.4 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77.6 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.08 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuala Lumpur | Rīga |
Current Time | 03:08 AM | 09:08 PM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 25.29 Degree Celsius | 0.58 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree | 5.14 km/hr, 190 Degree |
Humidity  | 94 % | 91 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 13.9 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
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 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, 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 Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Malaysia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 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 1.10 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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