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Discover the beauty and cultural richness of Southeast Asia with its diverse countries, natural features, and historical influences. Learn about the unique landscapes, climates, and historical events that have shaped this vibrant region.
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Southeast Asia
Where is Southeast ASIA?? http://www.askasia.org/image/maps/asias1.htm
Countries of Southeast Asia: laos myanmar thailand brunei Philippines vietnam singapore indonesia Malaysia Cambodia
Physical Features: • Archipelagos – a set of closely grouped islands • Volcanoes • “Ring of Fire”
Archipelago The Philippines Indonesia
Volcanoes Krakatoa – Indonesia There are over 100 volcanoes in Indonesia
BODIES OF WATER MEKONG RIVER
Archipelago Countries The Philippines Indonesia
CLIMATE REGIONS • TROPICAL WET • TROPICAL WET AND DRY
NATURAL HAZARDS TYPHOONS – A TROPICAL STORM LIKE A HURRICANE THAT OCCURS IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC
EARTHQUAKES DUE TO BEING PART OF THE RING OF FIRE
Tsunami – a huge wave of great destructive power
History: • China and India influenced • ancient Southeast Asia • mandalas – states organized as • rings of power around a central court • Khmer Empire – powerful mandala in • what is now Cambodia
European colonialism • Indochina- French colony made up of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS • Religious Diversity: • Buddhism - widespread • Christianity – Philippines • Muslim – Indonesia & Brunei • Hinduism
Cultural Landscape Angkor Wat Cambodia
Temples Pagodas Buddhism house of worship
Terracing – What do you think they are growing?