Southeast Asia

Question 1

Meaning “outer islands,” this is the Indonesian/Malay term for the maritime portion of Southeast Asia.

Answer 1

Nusantara

Question 2

This Union Territory of India, comprised of 572 islands, is considered to be part of Southeast Asia. Located east of the Bay of Bengal, the name of this territory refers to the two primary island groups it consists of.

Answer 2

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Question 3

This archipelago and Australian external territory is located midway between Australia and Sri Lanka and is closest to the island of Sumatra. The territory has a dual name, one half of which references the name of the local Malay people, the other the name of the British sea captain who discovered it in 1609.

Answer 3

Cocos (Keeling) Islands