exploring asia

Asia:

south east Geography

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​With a landmass of 17.21 MILLION miles, Asia is bigger than all other continents!

Asia is the largest continent!

Asia has the highest population out of all the continents.

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As of 2018, there are 4.6 billion people living in Asia!

​Population

ASEAN (Assosiation of South East Asian Nation)

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​These islands are also vulnerable to tsunamis generated by underwater earthquakes.

These tidal waves crash over the land and can cause great destruction and loss of life.

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Southeast Asia is located...

• south of China and east of India

• between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

• mostly in the tropical zone (between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn)

Physical Features of Southeast Asia

• The mainland countries of SE Asia are on the Indochina Peninsula.

• An archipelago is an island chain. Indonesia and the Philippines are archipelagos in Southeast Asia.

• Major islands in the archipelagos include Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Timor in Indonesia, and Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippines.

Major Bodies of Water in SE Asia

• The Mekong is a major river.

• The Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean lie to the west of SE Asia.

• The South China Sea lies between Indochina and the Philippines.

• The Pacific Ocean lies to the east.

• The Strait of Malacca is the main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific oceans.

Multiple Choice

This is a map of Southeast Asia. Which number correctly identifies the Strait of Malacca?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

This is a map of Southeast Asia. What is the name of the peninsula located at number 3?

• Indochina

• Korea

• Arabia

• Anatolia

Major cities in SE Asia

• A megacity is a city with a population of over 10 million. There are three in Southeast Asia.

• Jakarta, Indonesia (34 million)

• Manila, Philippines (23 million)

• Bangkok,Thailand (14 million)

• Singapore (not a megacity - independent city-state)

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Myanmar or Burma?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Laos?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Vietnam?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Thailand?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Cambodia?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of city-state of Singapore?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 7

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of country of Brunei?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of country of Indonesia?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of country of the Philippines?

• 10

• 11

• 8

• 9

Biomes of SE Asia (Climate/Vegetation)

• Because most of SE Asia is located in the tropics, it is mostly tropical rainforest that is hot and humid or wet most of the year.

• Most rainfall comes from the monsoon season in the summer months from April to September.

• The monsoons allow rice and tea to be grown in this region.

Biomes of East Asia (Climate/Vegetation)

• East Asia is located north of the Tropic of Cancer in the northern temperate zone. This means the temperatures are fairly mild, with warm summers and cool winters, except in highlands and deserts.

• The western part of China is mountains and deserts. The eastern part, plus Korea and Japan are temperate forests.

Multiple Choice

Which answer best explains why the climate of Southeast Asia is more hot and humid than the climate of East Asia?

• SE Asia is in the temperate zone, while East Asia is in the tropical zone.

• SE Asia is in the tropical zone, while East Asia is in the temperate zone.

• SE Asia has a large coastline, while most of East Asia is landlocked.

• East Asia gets much less rain because of the rain shadow effect.

Natural Resources of East and SE Asia

• Japan is poor in natural resources and exports technology to get the resources it needs (oil, etc.)

• China is very rich in natural resources, including many minerals such as coal.

• SE Asia is rich in rubber and minerals like tin, lead, etc.

• The Strait of Malacca is a very important shipping channel.

Multiple Choice

Why does Singapore's location give it an advantage in world trade?

• It is located in the tropical zone.

• It is located on the Strait of Malacca.

• It is a city-state located on an island.

• It is located north of the equator.

ASEAN​

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.​

​The Founding Fathers

The founding fathers that signed ASEAN Declaration were:

1.  Adam Malik from Indonesia

2. Tun Abdul Razak from Malaysia

3. Narciso Ramos from Philippines

4. S. Rajaratnam from Singapore

5. Thanat Khoman from Thailand​

          The countries located on 21° south latitude - 11° north latitude and 92° east longitude - 141° east longitude. They are located between Pacific and Indian Oceans, and Asia and Australia continents.

The borders of ASEAN countries are:

1. North : China, Pacific Ocean

2. West  : Indian Ocean, Andaman Sea

3. South: Indian Ocean,Timor Leste, Australia

4.East:Pacific Ocean, Papua New Guinea

​Asean Countries Border