Tag: Southeast Asia

  • The Cold War

    Summary The Cold War, spanning from the end of World War II in 1945 to the early 1990s, was characterized by political tension and military competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. Despite moments of cooperation, both superpowers built up their military forces, developed nuclear weapons, and engaged in global influence struggles. The…

  • Independence of Former Colonies

    Summary The independence of former colonies occurred mostly after World War II. The desire of colonial populations for self-control led to struggles against foreign colonial powers, resulting in the establishment of sovereign states. Examples include India, Indonesia, and various African nations gaining their independence. Facts Post-World War II, former colonies sought independence for greater control…

  • The British Empire

    Summary The British Empire spanned from the late 16th century to the mid-20th century. It was a vast dominion comprising territories across the globe, covering a quarter of the world’s land area and a population exceeding 400 million. Established through military conquests and trade, it brought wealth to the UK but often had adverse effects…

  • Vietnam

    Geographical location: Southeast Asia Bordering countries: China, Laos, and Cambodia Landscape: Mountains, hills, plateaus, and coastal plains Climate: Tropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters Population: Approximately 97 million people Capital city: Hanoi Other important cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Haiphong Language: Vietnamese Religion: Majority follows no religion or practices traditional…

  • Thailand

    Geographical location: Southeast Asia Bordering countries: Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia Landscape: Mountains, jungles, tropical beaches, and islands Climate: Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round Population: Approximately 71 million people Capital city: Bangkok Other important cities: Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket Language: Thai; Lao, Khmer, Malay also spoken Religion: Buddhism; 40,000+ Buddhist temples Currency: Thai…

  • Singapore

    Geographical location: Small island nation in Southeast Asia Bordering countries: One land border with Malaysia Landscape: Mostly urban with modern infrastructure Climate: Tropical, with hot and humid conditions and consistent rainfall Population: Over 5.5 million people Capital city: Singapore Other important cities: Districts and towns include Jurong, Woodlands, and Tampines Language: English, Mandarin, Malay, and…

  • Philippines

    Geographical location: Southeast Asia Size: Archipelago with over 7,000 islands Bordering countries: None Landscape: Tropical forests, beaches, volcanoes, and rice paddies Climate: Two main seasons: wet and dry Population: More than 110 million people Capital city: Manila Other important cities: Quezon City, Davao, Caloocan, and Cebu Language: Filipino and English Religion: Majority of the population…

  • Malaysia

    Geographical location: Southeast Asia Bordering countries: Peninsular Malaysia is bordered by Thailand and Singapore; East Malaysia shares borders with Indonesia and Brunei Landscape: Diverse, from central highlands to coastal rainforests and tropical beaches Climate: Tropical, characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity Population: Approximately 34 million people Capital city: Kuala Lumpur Other important cities: George…

  • Indonesia

    Geographical location: Southeast Asia Size: The world’s largest island country with over 17,000 islands Bordering countries: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and East Timor Landscape: Tropical rainforests, volcanic mountains, and sandy beaches Climate: Tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity Population: More than 270 million people Capital city: Jakarta Other important cities: Surabaya, Bandung, and Medan…