Southeast Asia Flashcards
Insular
An area made entirely of islands
Endemic
Specific to a particular place or people
Sultan
ruler of a Muslim country
Primate
Country’s main city that is so large and influential that it dominates the rest of the country
Minority
A group that is different from the rest of the population
Pacific rim
countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, mainly Asian countries
Ecotourism
a type of tourism in which people visit a country to enjoy its natural wonders
Archipelago
group of islands
Oceania
islands of central & south pacific (Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, & Australasia)
High Islands
type of island in the Pacific Ocean formed centuries ago by volcanoes
Low Islands
type of island in the Pacific Ocean formed by the buildup of coral
Outback
remote/uninhabited inland regions of Australia
China
Between India and North Korea
India
Northeast of China
South Korea
East of China