Thailand Eastern_Region Flashcards
Provinces in the eastern region
Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Sa Kaeo, Prachinburi, Rayong, Chantaburi, and Trat.
the eastern region border ________ in the east, ________________ in the west and south
Cambodia
Gulf of Thailand
Geography: consists of ___________ and _____________
Mountains
Coastal plains
Mountain ranges: __________, _________
Chantaburi & Banthat mountain ranges
Islands; ______, _______, ______, ______
Si Chang, Larn, Samet, Chang,and Kood Islands
Main rivers: __________, ___________, ______, ______
Chantaburi, Prachinburi, Rayong, Prasae
Climate:
Heavy rainfalls during rainy season.
Not too cool in cold season.
High humidity-close to sea
Forests
Evergreen, Mangrove
Natural resources minerals– _________, ______, ____, and ________
gemstones, quartz, gold, antimony
Occupation– ________________________
- fruit farmers–seasonal fruit - durians, rambutans, and mangosteens
- fishermen in coastal areas
- famous for gems industry
Tradition and Culture : ……………………………
- share many traditions with the central region
- similar dialect to standard dialect of Thai language
- unique festival
- Buffalo Racing Festival