Malaysia
- ISBN-10
- 1853688940
- ISBN-13
- 9781853688942
- Series
- Malaysia
- Category
- Malaysia
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- New Holland Australia(AU)
- Author
- Helen Oon
Description
This is a guide to Malaysia, designed for first-time visitors to the country. It introduces Malaysia's history, people, culture, wildlife, government and economy and then focuses on the sights and places of interest in the main tourist regions. There are maps, recommended itineraries and excursions, information panels, and a three-star grading system of tourist attractions.
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