Southeast Asia Flashcards
Division of Lands in Southeast Asia
- Peninsular
- Insular
River Systems
- Mekong
- Chao Phraya River
Less Important
- Irrawaddy
- Red River
Major Mountain Range
Annam Mountain
Type of Agriculture
Paddie Rice Agriculture
What are the paddies in actuality?
-the paddies are standing water
Cimate
- nearly all tropics
- some high land climates and some C climates
What is type of weather phenomenon Is the Philippines prone to me?
Typhoons
Population Trends
- no clear trend
- less densely populated
A lot of percent urban?
wide variety of percent urban
Singapore
- British colony to about 1960
- specialized in intra port trade
- large shipping area
Languages(Insular)
-Austronesian languages
Languages(mainland)
tai kadal, Tibeto-burman
Main Religon
Buddhism
- Mahayana Buddhism
- Theravada Buddhism
Religion of Philippines
Christian
Religion of Indonesia
Islam
What country in southeast Asia was never colonized?
Thailand
What countries were colonized by France?
Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam
Consequences of Colonialism
- push for independence
- local elite gained knowledge from Europe and wanted to liberate locals
Background of Vietnam War
- country was split into North and South
- communist practices stopped in 1980s
Two of the Most Established Countries in the Region
- Malaysia
- Thailand
Wealthiest Country in Region
Singapore because of banking and shipping
Poorest Country in Region
Burma
What areas have high economic growth?
Vietnam and laos
