Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Update: Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia was identified by ESA's followers as the city in this image.

Flying above our planet 400 km high at speeds of 28 800 km/h it is not always easy for astronauts on the International Space Station to know what city they are looking at – or even what country. Arbitrary national borders are not visible from space.

Do you recognise this city? Let us know in the comments for a small prize once the place is confirmed.

The image was taken on 11 February 2012 by an astronaut on Expedition 30. The Space Station image tag is ISS030-E-85887.