Southeast Asian Geography and History

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Laos

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Landlocked country in Southeast Asia known for mountainous terrain, located between Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Capital is Vientiane.

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Cambodia

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Southeast Asian country with a diverse landscape including low-lying plains, the Mekong Delta, and mountain ranges. Capital is Phnom Penh.

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Malaysia

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Small country that shares island land with Indonesia, controls a large portion of sea travel in the region.

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Indonesia

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Largest country in southeast Asia made up of islands, beaches, and volcanos. Capital is Jakarta.

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Archipelago

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An area that contains a chain or group of islands scattered in lakes, rivers, or the ocean.

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Sumatra

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A large mountainous island in western Indonesia.

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Strait of Malacca

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Narrow waterway located between the islands of Sumatra and Java, body of water connecting the Indian and Pacific Ocean.

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Srivijaya

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A Malay kingdom that dominated the Straits of Malacca between 670 and 1025 C.E.; noted for its creation of a native/Indian hybrid culture.

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Chola Dynasty

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A maritime empire of southern India and one of the longest-ruling dynasties in world history.

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Java

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Major island in Indonesia in which the capital of Jakarta resides.