Situated in the midst of the of the Asia pacific region, Malaysia enjoys a strategic location and a year round tropical climate. With 13 states, three Federal Territories and a population that currently stands at more than 28 million, Malaysia combines the best of Asia and is well known for its diverse cultural landscape, which includes three of Asia's oldest covilisations - Malay, Chinese and Indian and the unique ethnic communities of Sabah and Sarawak.