1. Southeast Asia Notes

2. Physical Geography Tsunamis, Typhoons, Cyclones, Earthquakes, Volcanoes Many people live along waterways Volcanic islands have best soil, not mainland 80F is average temp. unless elevation is present Biodiversity is all around in this region Rich in minerals, oil, gems, gold, bauxite (aluminum)

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4. Human Geography Historically a patchwork of small kingdoms Portugal, Britain and others colonized the area and grew spices, tea, and used up raw materials Many borders where created by Europeans uniting tribes, sultans, and islanders into Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, etc.

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6. Independence Movements Philippines gained independence in 1946 from the USA Britain granted independence to Myanmar in 1948, Malaysia and Singapore in the 1960’s, and Indonesia in 1946 France and Indochina struggled with each other causing unrest in Vietnam (1954), Laos, and Cambodia(1953)

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8. Revolutions Vietnam later had a revolution led by Ho Chi Minh and the Communists in the 1960’s and 70’s Cambodia was taken over by the Khmer Rouge and 1.5 million “Capitalists” were murdered (Pol Pot) Thailand had a coup in 2006 that brought democratic reforms to their constitution Indonesia, Philippines, and Myanmar also had coups and uprising creating more democracy

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10. Culture 100’s of ethnic groups and languages Most majority groups have a country (Thai have Thailand) Religions are based on settlers and traders (Indonesia is the largest Muslim country and the Philippines is mostly Catholic) Buddhism, Confucianism, Ancestor worship and common closer to China

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12. Women and the Arts Women traditionally take care of the family, but more are working too Aung San Suu Kyi opposed the military leaders of Myanmar and won a Nobel Peace prize in 1991 while under house arrest The arts are heavily influenced by religion, Chinese style building and Indian style wats Weaving and textiles are common

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14. Economics Most of these countries in the region are emerging markets Raw materials are mostly sold, but more manufacturing is coming along Singapore is a free port where you can trade tax free making it a bigger market than Indonesia and the Philippines ASEAN helps with stability (Southeast Asia Nations)

15. Human Environment Interaction (Issues Today) Deforestation and over farming Pollution from industrialization Increased urbanization Adequate housing, sanitation, traffic control, etc. Mining causes water pollution They must learn sustainable development and reforestation programs

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