Social Studies : Northeastern Region (Isan) Flashcards
What provinces are in the Northeastern region?
21 provinces
Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Roi Et, Yasothon, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Si sa ket, and Ubon Ratchathani
Which countries border the Northeastern region?
Laos in the North and Cambodia in the South
What are the two main basins in the Northeastern region?
The Korat Basin and the Sakhon Nakhon Basin
What are the main mountain ranges in the Northeastern region?(5 main ones)
The Petchabun in Loei Province, Dong Phaya Yen in Chaiyaphum Province, San Kamphaeng, Phanom Dong Rak in Buriram Province, and the Phu Phan Mountain in between the two basins
What are the 5 main rivers in the Northeastern region?
Mekong, Chi, Mun, Phong, and Songkhram Rivers
What minerals can we find in the Northeastern region?(5 main ones)
copper, barite, white gold, uranium, and rock salt
What is the soil there like?
Dry soil
What is the climate there?
It is hot in the hot season and cold in the cold season.
Which crop grows the best there?
cassava roots
Which landform does the Northeastern region stand on?
A big plateau
Which way does the farmer there adapt the crops?
They grow xerophyte plants
What occupations do the people there do?
Farming, weaving Thai silk, and raising cows
Which language do they talk mostly?
Isan language and the Dharma alphabet
What are the popular festivals in the Northeastern region?
Fire rocket festival, Candle festival, and the Boobhawej festival
What is the materials that is use to make their clothes ?
silk ,cotton, and praewa silk.