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Which of the following is not a mainland country in Southeast Asia according to the text?
Which of the following is not a mainland country in Southeast Asia according to the text?
What is the longest river in Southeast Asia mentioned in the text?
What is the longest river in Southeast Asia mentioned in the text?
Which of the following countries is not part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) according to the text?
Which of the following countries is not part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) according to the text?
What is the capital city of Malaysia according to the text?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a major river that flows from China to Vietnam according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the ten Southeast Asian nations that make up the political and economic union?
Which of the following is NOT one of the ten Southeast Asian nations that make up the political and economic union?
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Which of the following is the 3rd largest island in the world and is shared by three countries in Southeast Asia?
Which of the following is the 3rd largest island in the world and is shared by three countries in Southeast Asia?
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In what year was the political and economic union of Southeast Asian nations, known as ASEAN, established?
In what year was the political and economic union of Southeast Asian nations, known as ASEAN, established?
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Which of the following is NOT a common physical feature shared by the majority of ethnicities in Southeast Asia?
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?
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?
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?
Which Southeast Asian country boasts the highest mountain in Southeast Asia?
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Which river is known as the longest free-flowing river in Southeast Asia, flowing through China, Myanmar, and Thailand?
Which river is known as the longest free-flowing river in Southeast Asia, flowing through China, Myanmar, and Thailand?
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Which country is home to the Irrawaddy River, a significant river supporting agriculture and transportation?
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)?
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?
Which of the following countries is NOT located in Southern Asia?
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Which archipelago region is part of Southeast Asia?
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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Test your knowledge of major rivers in Asia and the capitals of countries like Brunei, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Learn about the Mekong River, Chao Phraya River, and more.
