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List of extreme points of Malaysia

Extreme points of Malaysia marked on the map of Malaysia

The extreme points of Malaysia include the coordinates that are further north, south, east or west than any other location in Malaysia; and the highest and the lowest altitudes in the country.

The latitude and longitude are expressed in decimal degree notation, in which a positive latitude value refers to the northern hemisphere, and a negative value refers to the southern hemisphere. Similarly, a positive longitude value refers to the eastern hemisphere, and a negative value refers to the western hemisphere. The coordinates used in this article are sourced from Google Earth, which makes use of the WGS84 geodetic reference system. Additionally, a negative altitude value refers to land below sea level.

Extreme points

Overall

Peninsular Malaysia

The following are the extreme physical land mass points on the Malaysian peninsula inclusive of islands.

East Malaysia

The following are the extreme physical land mass points in East Malaysia inclusive of islands.

Extreme altitudes

The summit of Mount Kinabalu is the highest point in Malaysia.

Notes

^† Coordinates obtained from Google Earth. Google Earth makes use of the WGS84 geodetic reference system.

References

  1. ^ "How Malaysia's five naval stations at Spratlys were built | New Straits Times". 4 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Titik paling timur Malaysia tarikan baharu pelancongan". 4 February 2019.
  3. ^ Phillipps, A. & F. Liew 2000. Globetrotter Visitor's Guide – Kinabalu Park. New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd.
  4. ^ "Google Maps (Gunung Tahan)". Google Maps. Retrieved 1 August 2009.
  5. ^ "Malaysia - Land Statistics". WorldAtlas.com. Retrieved 31 July 2009.

See also