Human Geography of Southeast Asia PDF

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY SOUTHEAST ASIA  POPULATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA According to the UN data for October 2023, the total population of Southeast Asia has surprassed 668,770,658 people. This accounts for 8.54% of the world’s total population.  POPULATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Java has the...

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY SOUTHEAST ASIA  POPULATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA According to the UN data for October 2023, the total population of Southeast Asia has surprassed 668,770,658 people. This accounts for 8.54% of the world’s total population.  POPULATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Java has the largest population of any island in the world.  POPULATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA As per the World Bank, the population of Philippines reached 115.6 million (2022)  CULTURE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Language and ethnicity are the primary criteria for categorizing groups in the region.  CULTURE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Three (3) main factors in the spread of ethnolinguistic groups: Migration or shifting of residences in search of resources.  CULTURE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Three (3) main factors in the spread of ethnolinguistic groups: Movement due to trade or changes in dominant political power.  CULTURE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Three (3) main factors in the spread of ethnolinguistic groups: Assimilation or the dominance of cultural, religious, or economic influences ethnolinguistic groups IN MAINLAND  What is ethnolinguistic? A group of people that share a language, common ethnicity, and cultural heritage.  Ethnolinguistic groups in mainland southeast asia In the mainland part of the region, the physical environment has played a significant role in the flourishing of ethnolinguistic groups. Ethnolinguistic groups in mainland southeast asia The Burmese (Bamar) in the Irrawaddy Valley. Ethnolinguistic groups in mainland southeast asia The Thai in the Chao Phraya river basin. Ethnolinguistic groups in mainland southeast asia The Khmer in the Mekong Delta. Ethnolinguistic groups in mainland southeast asia MEKONG DELTA Ethnolinguistic groups in mainland southeast asia The Kinh (Vietnamese) in the Red River delta. ethnolinguistic groups IN INSULAR  Ethnolinguistic groups in INSULAR southeast asia INDONESIA Javanese and Sundanese cultures have prevailed throughout the Indonesian archipelago.  Ethnolinguistic groups in INSULAR southeast asia MALAYSIA Population in Malaysia is composed of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and Orang Asli (indigenous people).  Ethnolinguistic groups in INSULAR southeast asia PHILIPPINES There are more than 110 recognized ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines.  SYSTEMS OF FAITH & RELIGIOUS BELIEFS Systems of faith & religious beliefs ANIMISM The belief that everything in the environment, including places, landforms, and bodies of water, possesses a spirit or soul.  Systems of faith & religious beliefs SPIRIT HOUSES  Systems of faith & religious beliefs BUDDHISM Theravada has been more embraced in Southeast Asia due to its teachings that are easily attainable by ordinary people. SOCIAL STRUCTURES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA  social structures of Southeast Asia KINSHIP Many countries in Southeast Asia can be considered traditionally bilateral and matrilocal. social structures of Southeast Asia WOMEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA They have more freedom & rights in society since ancient times. social structures of Southeast Asia EMPIRES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA From 900 to 1400 CE, kingdoms & empires flourished throughout Southeast Asia. social structures of Southeast Asia EMPIRES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA From 900 to 1400 CE, kingdoms & empires flourished throughout Southeast Asia. social structures of Southeast Asia CHINESE AND INDIAN INFLUENCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA In Vietnam, some dynasties embraced Mahayana Buddhism & adopted governance systems from the Chinese. social structures of Southeast Asia CHINESE AND INDIAN INFLUENCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA In Myanmar & Cambodia, where powerful kingdoms influenced by Hinduism & Theravada Buddhism were established. POWER RELATIONS SOUTHEAST ASIA POWER RELATIONS of Southeast Asia Ancient kingdoms in the region believed in the concept of devaraja (deva = god; raja = king) POWER RELATIONS of Southeast Asia Mandala is where the power is centered on a leader & extends to the subjects without being limited by their political boundaries.  HUMAN GEOGRAPHY SOUTHEAST ASIA