Chapter 1 Terms/ Geography of East Asia

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Gobi Desert

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One of the world's largest deserts, covers part of China and present-day Mongolia.

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Himalayan Mountains

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Highest mountain range in the world, separates India from China.

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Japan

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Consists of a long string of islands off the coast of East Asia. Four-fifths of the land is mountainous with many volcanoes. Mount Fuji is the highest mountain.

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Plateau of Tibet

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In southwestern China, it is the Earth's largest and highest plateau, often called 'the roof of the world.' Larger than all of Western Europe with an average height of more than 16,000 feet.

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Korean Peninsula

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Juts from northeast China between the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan. Divided into North Korea and South Korea since 1948.

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Yangtze River

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The longest river of Asia, found in China; 3rd longest river in the world.

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Yellow River

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Also known as the Huang-He. The second longest river in China. The majority of ancient Chinese civilizations originated in its valley.

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Pacific Ocean

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Largest and deepest ocean. East of mainland China and south of Japan.

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Sea of Japan

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An arm of the Pacific Ocean between the Asian continent to the east and the Japanese islands to the west. Important for Japan's economy due to mineral resources and fish.

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South China Sea

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Lies between Vietnam to the west and the Philippines to the east. Important international shipping channels run through it, connecting the Pacific and Indian oceans.