Geography: Rivers and Asian Countries

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Which of the following is not a mainland country in Southeast Asia according to the text?

  • Cambodia
  • Indonesia (correct)
  • Thailand
  • Myanmar

What is the longest river in Southeast Asia mentioned in the text?

  • Red River
  • Irrawaddy River
  • Mekong River (correct)
  • Chao Phraya River

Which of the following countries is not part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) according to the text?

  • Singapore
  • Philippines
  • Brunei
  • East Timor (correct)

What is the capital city of Malaysia according to the text?

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Which of the following is not a major island group in Southeast Asia mentioned in the text?

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Which of the following is a major river that flows from China to Vietnam according to the text?

<p>Red River (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the ten Southeast Asian nations that make up the political and economic union?

<p>India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the 3rd largest island in the world and is shared by three countries in Southeast Asia?

<p>Borneo Island (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the political and economic union of Southeast Asian nations, known as ASEAN, established?

<p>1967 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common physical feature shared by the majority of ethnicities in Southeast Asia?

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Which of the following religions is the largest and most widely practiced in Southeast Asia?

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Where was the political and economic union of Southeast Asian nations, known as ASEAN, established?

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Which Southeast Asian country boasts the highest mountain in Southeast Asia?

<p>Myanmar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river is known as the longest free-flowing river in Southeast Asia, flowing through China, Myanmar, and Thailand?

<p>Salween River (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is home to the Irrawaddy River, a significant river supporting agriculture and transportation?

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Which of these Southeast Asian nations is NOT a part of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)?

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Which of the following countries is NOT located in Southern Asia?

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Which archipelago region is part of Southeast Asia?

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Study Notes

Asia Continent

  • Asia covers 60% of the world population (4.7 billion as of 2023) and 30% of land area.
  • India is the most populous state, while Brunei Darussalam is the least populous.

Land Area and Mountains

  • Russia is the largest country in Asia and the world by land area.
  • China is the second-largest Asian country.
  • Maldives is the smallest independent Asian country.
  • Mount Hkakabo Razi in Myanmar is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia.
  • The Ural Mountains serve as the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.

Regions of Asia

  • Northern Asia: Russia
  • Eastern Asia: China, Japan, Mongolia, North and South Korea, Taiwan
  • Southern Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
  • Western Asia: Not specified (except Pakistan and Afghanistan)
  • Central Asia: The Stans (except Pakistan and Afghanistan)
  • Southeast Asia: The archipelagos

Rivers of Asia

  • Salween River: longest free-flowing river, flowing from China, Myanmar, and Thailand
  • Irrawaddy River: Myanmar's main river, helping in agriculture and transportation
  • Mekong River: longest river, flowing from China, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam
  • Chao Phraya River: a major river of Thailand, flowing from Bangkok
  • Red River: flows from China to Vietnam

Southeast Asian Countries and Capitals

  • Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan
  • Cambodia: Phnom Penh
  • East Timor: Dili
  • Indonesia: Jakarta
  • Laos: Vientiane
  • Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (official), Putrajaya (administrative)
  • Myanmar (Burma): Naypyidaw
  • Philippines: Manila
  • Singapore: Singapore
  • Thailand: Bangkok
  • Vietnam: Hanoi

Geography of Southeast Asia

  • Southeast Asia consists of two dissimilar portions: mainland and maritime regions.
  • Mainland region: Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam
  • Maritime region: Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, and Timor-Leste
  • Malaysia is a combination of both mainland and maritime regions.

Climate of Southeast Asia

  • Tropical climate: hot and humid throughout the year
  • Sub-tropical climate: low humidity, mild winters, and limited snow (experienced by Myanmar, Laos, and Northern Vietnam)

Demography of Southeast Asia

  • Total population: 679.69 million people (as of 2023)
  • Indonesia is the most populous, followed by the Philippines and Vietnam.

Large Islands of Southeast Asia

  • Borneo Island: largest island in Southeast Asia by land mass, occupied by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei
  • Sumatra Island: 6th largest island in the world, 2nd in Southeast Asia
  • Sulawesi Island: 11th largest island in the world, 3rd in Southeast Asia
  • Java Island: most populous island in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Jakarta is located here

Religions in Southeast Asia

  • Islam: largest religion, practiced in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Thailand
  • Christianity: second-largest religion
  • Buddhism: third-largest religion
  • Other religions: not specified

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