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The Climate The climate in Malaysia is tropical and it is prone to monsoon s. Monsoons hit the country between April and October and from October to February. Northeastern Malaysia is more likely to be impacted by monsoons from October to February, while Southwest Malaysia is more likely to be struck by monsoons from April to October. Fauna and Flora The fauna and flora in Malaysia are varied, but the most obvious pieces of nature are the evergreen rainforests found on two-fifths of the peninsula. A portion of the country is also under a swamp forest, creating an ideal habitat for a number of species. There are distinct areas of vegetation broken down into zones thanks to the different elevations and tides that affect Malaysia. These include a tidal

The Cloud Forest              Malaysia’s rainforest at the top of               mountains is what is known as a “cloud forest.” This is also called a “water forest” or a “montane rainforest” in different parts of the world. A cloud forest is covered by low-level clouds that are persistent, seasonal, or frequent in nature. The cloud cover generally drops as low as the canopy of the forest and exists due to moisture-filled air that is deflected by the mountains. The cloud forest in Malaysia is approximately 2,000 feet (600 meters) up the mountains.

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