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Regional Divisions of Asia Flashcards

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What are the regional divisions of Asia?

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North Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia

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North Iranian Plateau it was composed before by USSR.

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Central Asia

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What is the meaning of USSR and what is the country called the USSR?

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Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Turkestan)

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Give two countries from Central Asia

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Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan

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Also called Indian Subcontinent. Bounded by bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Himalayas mountains.

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South Asia

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Give two countries from South Asia

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India, Bhutan

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Asia Minor, Near east, and middle east. Centered on the Fertile Crescent.

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West Asia

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Give two countries from West Asia

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UAE, Lebanon

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This country is an example of Archipelago

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Japan

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Give a Peninsula from West Asia

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Arabian Peninsula

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What is the meaning of CAREC? And it is a partnership of how many countries?

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Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation, it is a partnership of 11 countries.

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What is the meaning of ECWA? When was it established? Also it is pursuant to economic and social council’s resolution? Where is it initially located?

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Economic Commission for Western Asia, it was established on August 19, 1973. It is pursuant to social council’s resolution 1818. It is initially located in Beirut.

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What is the meaning of SAARC? When was it established? it comprises of how many member states?

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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. It was established in December 8, 1985. It comprises of 8 member states.

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refers to what is collectively called Siberia.

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North Asia

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What is the biggest region in Asia?

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North Asia

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Most monolithic in cultural development. Most isolated. Mainly occupied by the large landmass of China.

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East Asia

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Give two countries from East Asia

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Japan, China

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What is the meaning of APEC? Give 3 founding members of APEC?

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The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. 3 founding members of APEC include Canada, Australia, and Philippines.

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Located in the east of India. This region also includes the?

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Southeast Asia. It includes the Maritime Asian Countries.

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What is the ASEAN? What year was it established? And give at least 3 governments which established it

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It was established in 1967. Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.

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