We all know that Malaysia has some of the most beautiful beaches and lakes in the world – and as such, it has the backdrop for some absolutely gorgeous sunsets. But which state does it best?

We’ve found some of the most beautiful photos from around the country and added them here so you can decide for yourself. We’ve also added some brief details about the state, including its capital city and three-letter identifier code.

Feel free to let us know your favourite in the comments below – or add your own photo if you wish! So, moving north to south:

Perlis

Masjid Al Hussain in Kuala Perlis, taken by Kanta Kulat

Official Name:  Perlis Indera Kayangan Abbreviation: PLS
Capital: Kangar Population: 246,000

Kedah

Kg Padang Jitra, taken by Taufik Art

Official Name:  Kedah Darul Aman Abbreviation: KDH
Capital: Alor Setar Population: 2,071,900

Kelantan

Jubakar, taken by Azimuddin Ibrahim

Official Name:  Kelantan Darul Naim Abbreviation: KTN
Capital: Kota Bharu Population: 1,718,200

Sabah

Abandoned fishing boat, taken by Mohd Zaki Shamsudin

Official Name:  Sabah Abbreviation: SBH
Capital: Kota Kinabalu Population: 3,543,500

Penang

Kerachut Beach, Penang National Park, taken by Fiz Zero

Official Name:  Penang Abbreviation: PNG
Capital: George Town Population: 1,663,000

Terengganu

Kuala Ibai mosque, taken Adli Wook

Official Name:  Terengganu Darul Iman Abbreviation: TRG
Capital: Kuala Terengganu Population: 1,153,500

Labuan

Beach in Labuan, taken by AzmanMD

Official Name:  Federal Territory of Labuan Abbreviation: LBN
Capital: Victoria Population: 96,800

Perak

Lumut, taken by Fiz Zero

Official Name:  Perak Darul Ridzuan Abbreviation: PRK
Capital: Ipoh Population: 2,477,700

Pahang

Kuantan Beach, taken by Muhammad Faizz

Official Name:  Pahang Darul Makmur Abbreviation: PHG
Capital: Kuantan Population: 1,623,200

Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC, taken by Kaizen 333

State details Official Name:  Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Abbreviation: KUL
Capital: Kuala Lumpur Population: 1,768,000

Selangor

Shah Alam mosque, taken by Mentary Merah

Official Name:  Selangor Darul Ehsan Abbreviation: SGR
Capital: Shah Alam Population: 5,874,100

Putrajaya

Taman Rekreasi Air Wetland, taken by Hakiim Mislam

Official Name:  Federal Territory of Putrajaya Abbreviation: PJY
Capital: Putrajaya Population: 88,300

Negeri Sembilan

Port Dickson, taken by D Boy Studio

Official Name:  Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Abbreviation: NSN
Capital: Seremban Population: 1,098,400

Malacca

Malacca Straits mosque taken by Asnida

Official Name:  Malacca Abbreviation: MLK
Capital: Malacca City Population: 872,900

Johor

Kelek Anak Beach at Mersing, taken by Ijam Hairi

Official Name:  Johor Darul Ta’zim Abbreviation: JHR
Capital: Johor Bahru Population: 3,553,600

Sarawak

Beach in Sarawak, taken by Peter Lee Arps

Official Name:  Sarawak Abbreviation: SWK
Capital: Kuching Population: 2,636,000

Which is your favourite?

Let us know in the comments below!