South and Southeast Asia

South Asia

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Major regions of South Asia

1. The Northern Mountain Rim Hindu Kush Karakorum Mountains 2. Northern Plains Himalaya Mountains 3. Deccan Plateau This mountain range forms a natural wall that separates this subcontinent from the rest of Asia 1. The Northern Mountain Rim

Although the Northern Mountain Rim provides a natural barrier, there are some passes that allow travelers to get through the mountains. An example of one such passage…

Connects countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan Khyber Pass Allows passage through the mountains, not only during ancient times, but today as well. Connects countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The Himalayas

Stretch 1500 miles 200 miles wide at some points Many peaks more than 4 ½ miles high! Nine of the world’s tallest mountains are found in this range Mt. Everest 5 ½ miles high!

That’s taller than 23 Empire State Buildings stacked one on top of another! One equals one Empire State Building

Indus River Northern Plains Ganges River Ganges River delta – empties into the Bay of Bengal Indus River delta – empties into the Arabian Sea Important bodies of water in South Asia

Deccan Plateau

Sri Lanka and The Maldives

Sri Lanka

Elephants of Sri Lanka

Maldives Country made up of more than 1200 islands Only 300 inhabited Chain of islands stretches 400 miles

The elevation of the entire chain is just over 6 feet above sea level! If scientists’ predictions about global warming are true and sea levels rise, the Maldives could possibly one day disappear!

Look at these resort rooms in the Maldives! Would you like to visit one day?

Southeast Asia

7100 islands – only 800 inhabited Myanmar 1. Vietnam 4. Thailand 2. Laos 5. 6. Philippines 7100 islands – only 800 inhabited Cambodia 7. Brunei 8. Malaysia 10. Indonesia Singapore 3. 9. 11. East Timor

Although one of the smallest countries of southern Asia, it is one of the wealthiest! The Sultan of Brunei is known for his great wealth! Brunei citizens have a high standard of living, with free medical services and education. Students can even attend foreign universities for free! The wealth comes from petroleum and natural gas reserves off its coast..

Brunei

The Sultan of Brunei is one of the richest men in the world!

Small island country just off the tip of Malaysia Singapore Small island country just off the tip of Malaysia One of the world’s most prosperous countries

With a population of over 4 million and only 225 square miles, Singapore is one of the world’s most densely populated countries! Singapore has 4 official languages, one of the highest literary rates in southern Asia (91%), and is one of the most prosperous countries in southern Asia. Singapore is made up of one large island, also called Singapore, and 50 smaller islands, about half being uninhabited.

East Asia

North Korea 1. 5. 4. South Korea 2. 3. Taiwan

Korean Peninsula

What do you think? Of all the places we discussed today, where would you like to visit one day?

Subcontinent Delta Archipelago Words to know... Click here for definitions

Subcontinent – a large landmass that is part of a continent, but is geographically separate from it. Delta – a triangular deposit of soil at the mouth of a river Archipelago – a group of islands