1. The Geography of Select Nations of South, East, and Southeast Asia
Asian Landscapes
The Geography of Select Nations of South, East, and Southeast Asia

2. China

3. Physical Map of China

4. China is the second largest country in Asia and is located in east Asia
China is bordered by numerous countries including India, Russia, Nepal, and North Korea
China has a variety of climate zones including highland, desert, tropical, and continental
Major geographical features include the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, the Huang He and Chang Jiang Rivers, and the Gobi Desert
Natural resources include coal, uranium, rare Earth elements, and a variety of minerals
The North China Plain, home to the majority of China’s people, is a large fertile area located between the Huang He and Chang Jiang Rivers

5. The Chinese Island of Macau
Gobi Desert

6. Beach on the island of Macau

7. Tibetan Plateau

8. Chang Jiang River

9. North China Plain

11. South China Sea

12. South China Sea The South China Sea is a part of the Pacific Ocean.
Numerous large Chinese cities are located along the shores of the South China Sea.
The South China Sea is a major shipping route from the Asian mainland to nations south of China.

14. Yellow Sea

15. Yellow Sea The Yellow Sea is part of the Pacific Ocean.
The majority of the sea is located between China and the Korean peninsula.
The sea is a major shipping route for ships carrying cargo from Chinese and South Korean businesses.

17. Gobi Desert

18. Gobi Desert
The Gobi Desert is located in southern Mongolia and northern China.
One of the largest deserts in the world and the largest desert in Asia.
Majority of the desert is bare rock and not sand.
The desert is named for the Mongolian word gobi which means “waterless place”.

20. India

21. Physical Map of India

22. India is a large country in south Asia
India shares a border with China, Burma, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh
India has a variety of climate zones including tropical, highland, and continental
Major geographical features include the Ganges River, the Ganges River Valley, and the Hindu Kush and Himalayan Mountain Ranges
Natural resources include coal, diamonds, natural gas, and a variety of minerals
The majority of India’s people live along the Ganges River and the coastlines
Ganges River

23. Bay of Bengal

24. Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal is part of the Indian Ocean and is bordered by Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Malaysia.
Numerous long rivers including the Ganges and Brahmaputra empty into the Bay of Bengal.
The Bay of Bengal is major transportation route for shipping and many major cities are located along its shores.

26. Beach on the Arabian Sea
Deccan Plateau
Beach on the Arabian Sea

27. The Hindu Kush Mountains

29. Himalayas

30. Himalayas
The Himalayas are a mountain system that is located in China, India, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan.
The majority of the world’s tallest mountains, including Mt. Everest, are a part of the Himalayan range.
Over 100 peaks with elevations over 24,000 feet are a part of the Himalayas.
Melting snow from the range’s mountains is the source for numerous Asian rivers including the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra.

31. Mt. Everest

32. Mt. Everest Mt. Everest is a part of the Himalayas.
The mountain is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet (China).
At 29,035 feet, it is the world’s tallest mountain.
Due to plate tectonics, Mt. Everest grows a few millimeters every year.
Thousands of people have attempted to climb Mt. Everest. The first to successful ascent was made in Hundreds of people have died attempting to climb Mt. Everest.

33. Mt. Everest
Climbing route up Mt. Everest.

34. Thar Desert

35. Pakistan

36. Physical Map of Pakistan

37. Pakistan is located in south Asia
Pakistan shares a border with India, Afghanistan, China, and Iran
Climates zones include desert, highland, and continental
Major geographical features include the Hindu Kush Mountains, the Indus River, and the Indus River Valley
Natural resources include petroleum, natural gas, coal, and variety of minerals
The majority of Pakistan’s people live along the Indus River and in the Indus River Valley
Indus River

38. View of Indus River Valley from Space

39. K2---Second Tallest Mountain in the World

40. Vietnam

41. Physical Map of Vietnam

42. Vietnam is located in southeast Asia
Vietnam is bordered by China, Laos, and Cambodia
The majority of Vietnam has a tropical climate
Major geographical features include the Mekong River and tropical rain forests
Natural resources include a variety of minerals, fossil fuels, timber, and hydroelectric power
Mekong River Valley

43. The mouth of the Mekong River
Danang River Valley
The mouth of the Mekong River

45. Japan

46. Physical Map of Japan

47. Japan is an archipelago, a group of island, located in east Asia.
The majority of Japan is covered by mountains and rugged terrain
Japan’s climate zones include tropical and continental
Major geographical features include Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan
Natural resources are limited making Japan one of the world’s largest importers of fossil fuels and food
Japanese Alps

48. Mt. Fuji---the tallest mountain in Japan

49. Mt. Fuji
Tone River

50. Kyoto, Japan

51. Sea of Japan

53. North Korea

54. Physical Map of North Korea

55. North Korea is part of the Korean peninsula in east Asia
North Korea is bordered by South Korea and China
The majority of North Korea has a continental climate and is covered by hills and mountains
North Korea has a variety of resources including coal, gold, hydroelectric power, and a variety of minerals

56. Mountains in North Korea along the border with South Korea

57. South Korea

58. Physical Map of South Korea

59. South Korea is part of the Korean peninsula in east Asia
South Korea is bordered by North Korea
South Korea has a continental climate
South Korea’s landscape includes mountains, hills, and coastal plains
Natural resources include coal, hydroelectric power, and various minerals

60. Indonesia

61. Physical Map of Indonesia

62. Indonesia is an archipelago in southeast Asia
Indonesia is bordered by Malaysia and the Pacific and Indian Oceans
Indonesia has tropical, continental, and highland climate zones
The majority of Indonesia is covered by tropical rain forests, mountains, and volcanoes
Natural resources include petroleum, natural gas, minerals, and timber

63. Tropical Rain Forest in Indonesia

64. Volcanoes in Indonesia

65. Mt. Krakatau
Mt. Merapi eruption 2010