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This is a list of islands of Malaysia. According to the Department of Survey and Mapping, Malaysia, there are 879 islands in the country. The state of Sabah has the most islands with 395 islands within its waters. [1] Apart from that, Malaysia also has 510 offshore geographical features which include rocks, sandbanks and ridges. [2]
This is a list of island countries. An island is a landmass (smaller than a continent ) that is surrounded by water. [ 1 ] Many island countries are spread over an archipelago , as is the case with Indonesia , Japan , and the Philippines —these countries consist of thousands of islands.
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Proclaimed a Crown Colony in 1946, and became a part of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 as the state of Sabah. Padang: Penang: Prince Edward Island: Providence Island colony: Ross Dependency Sarawak Malaya [e] 16 September: 1963: Independent Raj of Sarawak 1841-1946. Annexed by Britain as a Crown Colony in 1946, and became a part of Malaysia on ...
In 1824, British control in Malaya (before the name Malaysia) was formalised by the Anglo-Dutch Treaty, which divided the Malay Archipelago between Britain and the Netherlands. The Dutch evacuated Melaka [ 63 ] and renounced all interest in Malaya, while the British recognised Dutch rule over the rest of the East Indies .
[2] [8] In 1963, the Federation was reconstituted as "Malaysia" when it federated with the British territories of Singapore, Sarawak, and North Borneo; a claim to the latter territory was maintained by the Philippines. [9] [10] Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent republic on 9 August 1965. [11]
Island's Name Island group(s) Country/Countries Tabuaeran: Line Islands Kiribati: Tafahi: Niuas Tonga: Tahaa: Windward Islands, Society Islands, French Polynesia: Overseas Lands of France Tahanea Tuamotus, French Polynesia France Tahifehifa: Vavaʻu group Tonga: Tahiti: Windward Islands, French Polynesia: Overseas Lands of France Tai A Chau
Pages in category "Islands of Malaysia" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...