Thailand Northeastern_Region (Isan)

Question 1

Provinces in Isan : …..( 20 provinces )…..

Answer 1

Loei, Nongbua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon,Udon Thani, Mukdahan, Kalasin,Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani.

Question 2

The northeastern region borders ____ in the north and the east, ________ in the south.

Answer 2

Laos in the north, Cambodia in the south

Question 3

Geography : There are large basins in the center of the northeastern region called _____ _____ and _____ ______ _____. This region is made up mostly of ________.

Answer 3

Korat Basin and Sakon Nakhon Basin… plateaus

Question 4

mountain ranges : __________ in Loei province, ____ _____ ___ in Chaiyaphum, ___ _________ and ______ ____ ___ in Buriram province, and ___ ____ Mountain located between Korat Basin and Sakon Nakhon Basin.

Answer 4

Phetcahbun, Dong Phaya Yen, San Kamphaeng, Phanom Dong Rak, Phu Phan Mountain

Question 5

main rivers : ______, ___, ___, _____, and _________

Answer 5

Mekong, Chi, Mun, Phong, and Songkhram

Question 6

forests : _________ forests, ____ _________ forests, ____ forests, _____ forests, and __________ ___________ forests.

Answer 6

evergreen forests, evergreen hill forests, pine forests, mixed forests, and deciduous dipterocarp forests.

Question 7

Natural Resources: minerals such as ______, ______, _______,____ ____, _________ ____ and _____ ____

Answer 7

copper, barite, uranium, rock salt, medicinal salt, and white gold

Question 8

climate : …………………………………………….

Answer 8

• dry climate
• hot in hot season, cold in cold season
• has sandy soil which does not hold water well, so this region faces droughts more often than other regions

Question 9

Occupation : …………………………..

Answer 9

• farmers grow Xerophyte plants (drought tolerant) such as cassava and fibre crops because of salty and sandy soil
• own local knowledge in : producing mulberry and Thai silk, weaving, raising cows and buffaloes

Question 10

Tradition and Culture : ……………………………

Answer 10

unique local culture :

• Isan language
• traditional Isan alphabet (Dharma alphabet)
• traditional food
• clothes made of silk, cotton, and Praewa silk
• traditional festivals
  
  • Fire Rocket Festival
  • Candle Festival
  • Wax Castle Parade Festival
  • Boobhawej Festival