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    Southeast Asia

    With how many independent nations does Thailand share a land border?From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia (acm2210)

      4. Thailand borders Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Malaysia.

    Which Southeast Asian nation is the most advanced, according to all development indicators eg life expectancy, infant mortality rate, urbanisation rate? Geography of Southeast Asia (Biscuit_girl)

      Singapore. Singapore was one of the original "Mini Tigers" of Asia, countries which had rapidly industrialised societies and productive economies. Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are all approaching modernisation, but Singapore was the first.

    Which currency is used in Vietnam?Southeast Asia Challenge (kashikoi)

      The dong. The baht is the Thai currency, the kip is Laos', while the rupiah is used in Indonesia.

    Which country overthrew the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia and installed their own government in Phnom Penh?Southeast Asia Challenge (kashikoi)

      Vietnam. The Vietnamese say the last of their forces left Cambodia eleven years later.

    What is the name of the nearest island to the east of Bali?Southeast Asia Challenge (kashikoi)

      Lombok. Java is the nearest large island to the west, while the others are all further east of Lombok.

    What is the name of the major river, often called the "Danube of Southeast Asia", that crosses or borders six countries and has its delta in southern Vietnam? Geography of Southeast Asia (Biscuit_girl)

      Mekong. The countries is crosses are Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and China. The countries it borders are Thailand and Burma (Myanmar).

    What is the dominant religion of Malaysia? Geography of Southeast Asia (Biscuit_girl)

      Islam. Indonesia and Brunei are the other two mainly Islamic countries in Southeast Asia.

    What does "CMIO" stand for, in relation to Singaporean government policy? Geography of Southeast Asia (Biscuit_girl)

      Chinese, Malay, Indian, Other. In Singapore, every resident is categorised according to his/her ethnicity. Chinese make up seventy-seven percent of the population, Malays fourteen percent, Indians seven percent, and Others (including Arabs and mixed-race Eurasians) nine percent.

    What did the French colonialists christen their combined possessions of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia? Geography of Southeast Asia (Biscuit_girl)

      Indochina. The French divided Vietnam into three separate parts: Annam, Tonkin, and Cochin China.

    We're going on a Hill Tribe Trek in Thailand! On this adventure in the vicinity of Chiang Mai, we will visit several villages inhabited by members of the local tribe. Which tribe is this?A Trip to Southeast Asia (Shadowsil)

      the Karen Tribes. A Hill Tribe Trek is a wilderness excursion involving hiking through forests and swimming near beautiful waterfalls. Trekkers spend the night in a Karen village go bamboo rafting, and ride elephants. A Trek is the perfect activity for the adventurous traveler!

    We will start off with a question on political geography. What is the capital city of Brunei?From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia (acm2210)

      Bandar Seri Begawan. Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of the small nation of Brunei Darusalam - a country situated on the island of Borneo. Borneo is divided between three countries, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. Kota Kinabalu is a city in the Malaysian section of Borneo, Ujung Pandang is on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and Olongapo is on the Filipino island of Luzon.

    We have arrived in Malaysia! Education in Malaysia is improving and we are about to learn some Malay language. How do we say "school" in Malay?Discover Southeast Asia! (kaung30)

      sekolah. The word "sekolah" is borrowed from the Portuguese word of "escola". Malay is widely spoken in many Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Thailand and Singapore. Subjects are now taught in English so that students do not find it hard when going to other countries for further studies. There are also many international schools and universities in Malaysia. Malaysian students are sometimes known for their good debating skills. Malaysia is "Truly Asia"!

    We are over half the way through the quiz now, but can you tell me, from which country did East Timor declare its independence?From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia (acm2210)

      Portugal. Timor-Leste, or East Timor, declared its independence on the 28th of November, 1975, but it was not internationally recognised until the 20th of May 2002.

    We are now going to fly to Vietnam, the third last country we will need to visit to complete the journey. We are going to look at Vietnam's most popular sport, football. Vietnam came close to winning its first ever Tiger Cup title after an unlucky 1-0 loss against which Southeast Asian team?Discover Southeast Asia! (kaung30)

      Singapore. Vietnam football team's ranking has become higher and higher. Their best ever record was reaching the final qualification round of the 2008 Summer Olympics. The team faced a scandal of four players after they were charged of match-fixing and gambling. They were forced to just win Myanmar by 1-0. Their Tiger Cup best record has still been a runner-up position; they nearly won it in 1998, however, just lost 1-0 against Singapore.

    Vientiane is the capital of which Southeast Asian country? Geography of Southeast Asia (Biscuit_girl)

      Laos. With barely half a million residents, Vientiane is the second smallest capital in Southeast Asia, after Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei.

    The longest river in Myanmar is about 2170km long. What is its name?From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia (acm2210)

      Irrawaddy. The Irrawaddy River is roughly 2170km long.The Mekong River is the twelfth longest river in the world. It has an estimated length of 4180km and runs through China, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The Red River flows through China Vietnam and into the South China Sea. The Rajang River is a Malaysian river on the island of Borneo.

    The city previously known as Saigon is now known by what name?From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia (acm2210)

      Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh was called Saigon until the end of the Vietnam war. It was the capital of Cochonchina, a French colony, and later it was the capital of South Vietnam. Hanoi is the current capital city of Vietnam, and Hai Phong and Nha Trang are also Vietnamese cities.

    Our next stop in Thailand is Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is nearest to the border of what country? A Trip to Southeast Asia (Shadowsil)

      Burma. Although Chiang Mai is near the Laotian border as well, it is nearer still to Burma.

    Our journey starts in Thailand's capital city. We all know this city as Bangkok, but it has another name as well. What is it?A Trip to Southeast Asia (Shadowsil)

      Krung Thep. Bangkok (Krung Thep) is a great place to visit. Although crowded and busy, a laid-back atmosphere means that it is not nearly as stressful as most cities.

    One of Thailand's most famous places to visit is Phuket. However, Phuket's beauty was destroyed by the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Most of the beaches were severely hit; four suffered major damage. Out of the four choices, which one did not suffer major damage?Discover Southeast Asia! (kaung30)

      Bang Tao Beach. Phuket is a southern province in Thailand. It did have some history with battles for the land against Myanmar, however, Burmese forces were forced to retreat, hence, Phuket is part of Thailand. Patong is a very famous place to visit, especially with its cheap shopping places. The economy in that area used to depend on tin mining, however, after it was banned, rubber tree plantations and tourism were the main sources of economy. The Indian Ocean Tsunami hit the island and killed thousands of people. Since that time, many beaches have returned to their normal.

    Let us go on a train to Thailand and explore the "Kingdom of Thailand". We just hit the "Loy Krathong" Festival. Krathong means "a raft", but what does Loy mean?Discover Southeast Asia! (kaung30)

      to float. In Thailand, Loy Krathong is a festival celebrated in November. Fireworks and beauty contests are also held on that day. In addition, people cut their fingernails, hair and let off a raft in water to release the bad part of them. They simply believe that it will create good luck. There are also other very popular festivals such as Songkran (Water Festival).

    Let us explore about Laos's history. Laos became an independence nation after they got independence from France. Short after Laos got independence, which other nation became independent after the British left the nation and it signed a treaty to become independent with its neighboring country?Discover Southeast Asia! (kaung30)

      Bhutan. Laos is a landlocked country located in Southeast Asia. It got independence four years after World War II from France. Therefore, it still has many influences from the France culture. Laos's economical and political freedom is still very weak. Most of the country people are from the ethnic group "Lao". Laos's staple food is rice. Currently, there are no railways in Laos. Like East Timor, it is a very young sports nation.

    Indonesia is a nation famous for its volcanoes. In Lake Toba, a major volcanic eruption happened about 4000 years. About how many local people did the volcano kill? Discover Southeast Asia! (kaung30)

      Near extinction of the local population. Lake Toba is a very large lake in the mid-north part of Sumatra. Around 4,000 years ago, a volcano with an explosivity level of "mega-colossal" erupted in Lake Toba. It nearly blew up all the human population around there. It was known by the scientists as "probably one of the largest volcanic eruptions within the last two million years". People who currently live around there are called "Bataks", the interesting things about their houses are that the roofs curve upwards and the decor is very beautiful. To find more about Indonesia, try my other quiz "Indonesia, Emerald of the equator".

    In which Southeast Asian country is the renowned temple of Angkor Wat?From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia (acm2210)

      Cambodia. Built in the early 12th century for King Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat's original purpose was to serve as his state temple and capital city.

    In what country would you find the cities of General Santos, Cabanatuan, Batangas, and Quezon City? Geography of Southeast Asia (Biscuit_girl)

      Philippines. General Santos is on the southernmost island of Mindanao. The others are on the main island of Luzon. The influence of the Spanish colonisers of the country is evident in these names.

    Finally, is it true that Thailand is one of two elective monarchies in the world?From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia (acm2210)

      No. There are only two elective monarchies in the world, but these are Malaysia and the Vatican City. Thailand is a kingdom with a military dictatorship. Thank-you for playing my quiz. Most interesting information was taken from Wikipedia. Please remember to rate it!

    During World War Two the Japanese had POWs build the 'Death Railway' to Burma. This was the subject matter of the film 'Bridge over the River Kwai'. What is the name of the Thai town nearest to the bridge?Southeast Asia Challenge (kashikoi)

      Kanchanaburi. A nice little town, it is located about 120km west of Bangkok. There are two museums about the POW camp and the war. You can walk over the bridge, or take a train, and in the first week of December there is a sound and light show at the bridge.

    Denpasar is the capital city of which Indonesian island? Geography of Southeast Asia (Biscuit_girl)

      Bali. Bali is the only predominantly Hindu island of Indonesia.

    As we near the end of my quiz, I ask you this: what is the capital city of Laos?From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia (acm2210)

      Vientiane. Located in the Mekong Valley, the capital city Vientiane had an estimated population of only 200,000 in 2005. Vientiane is also the largest city of Laos, a nation with an estimated population of 5 924 000 (2005), making it the 103rd most populous country in the world. Louang Namtha and Louangphrabang are both other Lao cities. Vian Tiani does not exist.

    Angkor Wat is the most popular place to visit in Cambodia. Looking at its history, when it was built, it represented a religion, which god was it dedicated to?Discover Southeast Asia! (kaung30)

      Vishnu. Angkor Wat is a temple located in the city of Angkor in Cambodia. It was built for King Suryavarman II. It was a very important religious centre; firstly, Hinduism was the main religion. It was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Then, it was Buddhism which became a religious centre. This temple has been protected a lot and has seen a huge increase in tourism.

    'Baw pen nyang' means 'You're welcome' or 'No problem' in which language?Southeast Asia Challenge (kashikoi)

      Lao. It is the Lao equivilent of the well-known Thai 'Mai pen rai'.

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    • Which country was the first from Asia to participate in the World Cup soccer finals? ( goto )


    • Several of Asia's greatest mountain ranges, the Himalayas, Hindukush, Karakoram and Tien Shan meet at this high plateau in central Asia, sometimes referred to as the 'Roof of the World.' Which plateau is this? ( goto )


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