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Which capital city is associated with the tourist destination 'Gorkhi-Terelj National Park'?
The capital of Japan is Seoul.
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What is the primary tourist destination in Bhutan?
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The capital of Malaysia is ______.
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Match the following countries with their tourist destinations:
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Which tourist destination is famous for its rice terraces?
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Brunei Darussalam's capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Name one tourist destination in Singapore.
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The tourist destination 'Kim Il Sung Square' is located in ______.
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Which of the following capitals has a tourist destination known as 'Wall of Jericho'?
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Which country has Mount Fuji as a tourist destination?
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The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
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What is the primary tourist destination in Cambodia?
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The capital of North Korea is ______.
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Match the following countries with their capitals:
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Which of the following countries' capital is Ulaanbaatar?
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The tourist destination known as the Great Wall is located in Japan.
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What is the capital of the Philippines?
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The tourist destination in Malaysia known for its towers is called ______.
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Which of the following countries has a tourist destination known as the 'Sundarbans'?
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Study Notes
East Asia
- China: Capital is Beijing; notable tourist site is the Great Wall of China.
- Japan: Capital is Tokyo; famous for Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan.
- North Korea: Capital is Pyongyang; tourism highlights include Kim Il Sung Square.
- South Korea: Capital is Seoul; renowned destination is Gyeongbokgung Palace.
- Taiwan: Capital is Taipei; significant landmark is Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world.
- Mongolia: Capital is Ulaanbaatar and hosts Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, known for its natural beauty.
Southeast Asia Mainland
- Cambodia: Capital is Phnom Penh; Angkor Wat is a major historical and cultural attraction.
- Laos: Capital is Vientiane; notable site is Pha That Luang, a sacred Buddhist stupa.
- Myanmar: Capital is Naypyidaw City; Shwedagon Pagoda is an iconic religious site.
- Malaysia: Capital is Kuala Lumpur; famous for the Petronas Twin Towers and Sarawak Chamber Cave.
- Thailand: Capital is Bangkok; known for the Golden Buddha, a significant religious statue.
- Vietnam: Capital is Hanoi; the Golden Hand Bridge in Ba Na Hills is a unique tourist attraction.
Maritime
- Philippines: Capital is Manila; key destinations include Mayon Volcano, Boracay, and Palawan.
- Singapore: Capital is Singapore; Garden by the Bay is a celebrated attraction known for its eco-friendly design.
- Brunei Darussalam: Capital is Bandar Seri Begawan; famous for the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, a stunning architectural feat.
- Indonesia: Capital is Jakarta; Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, draws many visitors.
- East Timor: Capital is Dili; known for Cristo Rei de Dili, a large statue offering panoramic views.
South Asia
- Afghanistan: Capital is Kabul; a historical site is Mazar-e Sharif, notable for its blue mosque.
- Bangladesh: Capital is Dhaka; the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, is a UNESCO site.
- Bhutan: Capital is Thimphu; Paro Taktsang, also known as the Tiger’s Nest, is a monastery perched on a cliff.
- India: Capital is New Delhi; Sri Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple, is a key pilgrimage site.
- Pakistan: Capital is Islamabad; Lahore is referred to as the “Gardens of the Mughals” for its rich horticultural heritage.
- Sri Lanka: Capital is Colombo; Sigiriya Lion Rock is a historic rock fortress with stunning frescoes.
- Nepal: Capital is Kathmandu; home to Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.
- Maldives: Capital is Male; known for its stunning beaches and luxurious resorts.
West Asia
- Armenia: Capital is Yerevan; Lake Sevan is a picturesque freshwater lake popular for recreation.
- Azerbaijan: Capital is Baku; Baku Boulevard alongside the Caspian Sea enhances the city’s allure.
- Bahrain: Capital is Manama; Bahrain Fort is a historical site reflecting the country’s rich past.
- Cyprus: Capital is Nicosia; Ancient Kourion showcases Roman and Byzantine ruins.
- Georgia: Capital is Tbilisi; the Atlanta Botanical Garden is known for its impressive plant collections.
- Iraq: Capital is Baghdad; Great Ziggurat of Ur is an ancient structure highlighting Mesopotamian civilization.
- Israel: Capital is Jerusalem; the Wall of Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
- Jordan: Capital is Amman; Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
East Asia
- China: Capital is Beijing; notable tourist site is the Great Wall of China.
- Japan: Capital is Tokyo; famous for Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan.
- North Korea: Capital is Pyongyang; tourism highlights include Kim Il Sung Square.
- South Korea: Capital is Seoul; renowned destination is Gyeongbokgung Palace.
- Taiwan: Capital is Taipei; significant landmark is Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world.
- Mongolia: Capital is Ulaanbaatar and hosts Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, known for its natural beauty.
Southeast Asia Mainland
- Cambodia: Capital is Phnom Penh; Angkor Wat is a major historical and cultural attraction.
- Laos: Capital is Vientiane; notable site is Pha That Luang, a sacred Buddhist stupa.
- Myanmar: Capital is Naypyidaw City; Shwedagon Pagoda is an iconic religious site.
- Malaysia: Capital is Kuala Lumpur; famous for the Petronas Twin Towers and Sarawak Chamber Cave.
- Thailand: Capital is Bangkok; known for the Golden Buddha, a significant religious statue.
- Vietnam: Capital is Hanoi; the Golden Hand Bridge in Ba Na Hills is a unique tourist attraction.
Maritime
- Philippines: Capital is Manila; key destinations include Mayon Volcano, Boracay, and Palawan.
- Singapore: Capital is Singapore; Garden by the Bay is a celebrated attraction known for its eco-friendly design.
- Brunei Darussalam: Capital is Bandar Seri Begawan; famous for the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, a stunning architectural feat.
- Indonesia: Capital is Jakarta; Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, draws many visitors.
- East Timor: Capital is Dili; known for Cristo Rei de Dili, a large statue offering panoramic views.
South Asia
- Afghanistan: Capital is Kabul; a historical site is Mazar-e Sharif, notable for its blue mosque.
- Bangladesh: Capital is Dhaka; the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, is a UNESCO site.
- Bhutan: Capital is Thimphu; Paro Taktsang, also known as the Tiger’s Nest, is a monastery perched on a cliff.
- India: Capital is New Delhi; Sri Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple, is a key pilgrimage site.
- Pakistan: Capital is Islamabad; Lahore is referred to as the “Gardens of the Mughals” for its rich horticultural heritage.
- Sri Lanka: Capital is Colombo; Sigiriya Lion Rock is a historic rock fortress with stunning frescoes.
- Nepal: Capital is Kathmandu; home to Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.
- Maldives: Capital is Male; known for its stunning beaches and luxurious resorts.
West Asia
- Armenia: Capital is Yerevan; Lake Sevan is a picturesque freshwater lake popular for recreation.
- Azerbaijan: Capital is Baku; Baku Boulevard alongside the Caspian Sea enhances the city’s allure.
- Bahrain: Capital is Manama; Bahrain Fort is a historical site reflecting the country’s rich past.
- Cyprus: Capital is Nicosia; Ancient Kourion showcases Roman and Byzantine ruins.
- Georgia: Capital is Tbilisi; the Atlanta Botanical Garden is known for its impressive plant collections.
- Iraq: Capital is Baghdad; Great Ziggurat of Ur is an ancient structure highlighting Mesopotamian civilization.
- Israel: Capital is Jerusalem; the Wall of Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
- Jordan: Capital is Amman; Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
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Test your knowledge of East and Southeast Asia with this fun geography quiz! Explore capitals and famous tourist destinations across countries like China, Japan, and Cambodia. Perfect for students and geography enthusiasts alike!
