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What is the capital of Thailand?
What is the capital of Thailand?
Which country uses the Thai Baht as its currency?
Which country uses the Thai Baht as its currency?
What is the traditional costume in Vietnam called?
What is the traditional costume in Vietnam called?
Which dish is a popular Vietnamese cuisine known for its rice noodles?
Which dish is a popular Vietnamese cuisine known for its rice noodles?
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Which city in Vietnam is famous for being the largest in the country?
Which city in Vietnam is famous for being the largest in the country?
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What type of product is Thai Silk usually made from?
What type of product is Thai Silk usually made from?
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Which Southeast Asian country has the Vietnamese Dong as its currency?
Which Southeast Asian country has the Vietnamese Dong as its currency?
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What are Merlion souvenirs associated with?
What are Merlion souvenirs associated with?
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Which traditional costume is known for its easiest and most relaxing looks?
Which traditional costume is known for its easiest and most relaxing looks?
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What type of food is Banh Mi associated with?
What type of food is Banh Mi associated with?
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Study Notes
Tourism
- Refers to the process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure
- Also known as the visitor economy
International Tourism Statistics
- 7 continents: Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Europe, South America, North America
Significance of Tourism
- Value to the economy: foreign exchange earnings, contribution to government revenues, employment generation
- Contribution to local economies: permanent directions of the world (N.E.W.S)
- Value to society: preserving local culture, strengthening communities, provision of social services
- Value to environment: protecting nature
Map Types
- Flat maps: standard, most familiar
- Physical map: shows physical features (mountains, rivers)
- Special purpose map: thematic map (e.g., weather map)
- Political map: shows boundaries made by man
- Route map: airline distribute, shows all routes
- Locator map: grid of letters and numbers
Southeast Asia Nations
- Burma, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, East Timor
Indonesia
- Largest and most populous country in Southeast Asia
- Located between Australia and Philippines
- 17,508 islands, 300 languages
- Language: Bahasa Indonesia (official language), lingua franca
- Capital: Jakarta (largest city)
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- 1,300 ethnic groups
- Per island has its own kingdom
- Wedding destinations: Bali (Island of Gods), Yogyakarta (last Indonesian city still ruled by a monarchy), Komodo National Park (Komodo dragon), Lombok, Maldives
- Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (dormant type of volcano)
Indonesian Culture
- Food: Nasi Goreng, Sate, Gado Gado, Ikan Bakar, Pepes Ikan, Tempeh
- Product & Arts: Indonesian textiles, Wayang puppets (shadow puppet), Balinese ceramics, Kongklak, shell products, wood carvings
East Asia Region
- Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia
Singapore
- Capital: Singapore
- Language: English, Malay, Mandarin, Chinese, and Tamil
- Ethnic groups: multi-ethnic society with residents
- Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
- Traditional attire: Baju Karung (National clothing of Malaysia and Singapore), Cheongsam (reviving old culture and identity), Baju Melayu (male version of Baju Karung)
- Tourist destination: Gardens by the Bay (center of Singapore, close to Marina Bay waterfront), Universal Studios Singapore (first and only Universal in Southeast Asia)
- Food: Hainese Chicken Rice, Laksa, Nasi Beryani
- Products: miniature souvenirs, orchid perfumes, Merlion Singapore pressed pennies
Thailand
- Capital: Bangkok
- Ethnic groups: 70 recognized
- Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
- Traditional attire: Chut Thai, Ruean Ton, Sua Phraratchachathan (royalty bestowed)
- Tourist destination: Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, Kaeng Lueng
- Products: Thai silk, soap carving, handmade bags
Vietnam
- Capital: Hanoi
- Language: Vietnamese
- Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Traditional attire: Ao Dai, Au Tu Than (four flapped)
- Tourist destination: Halong Bay (fantastic blend of pristine natural beauty), Ho Chi Minh City (largest city in Vietnam), Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (by limestone plateaux and tropical forest)
- Food: Pho, Banh Mi, Banh Hue
- Products: tribal textiles, Vietnamese coffee, paper lanterns
Malaysia
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Traditional attire: Kadazan, Peranakan (Baba Nyonya), Pakaian dress of Malay (clothing in official language)
- Tourist destination: Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Langkawi Cable Car
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Test your knowledge on tourism and international tourism statistics. Learn about the significance of tourism in different continents and its contribution to the economy, foreign exchange earnings, government revenues, and employment generation.
