Southeast Asia Review Flashcards
(30 cards)
Insular
an area made entirely up of islands
Endemic
specific to a particular place or people
Sultan
ruler of a Muslim country
Primate city
country’s main city that is so large and influential that it dominates the rest of the country
Minority
group of people that is different from the rest of the population
Pacific rim
countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, mainly Asian countries
Ecotourism
a type of tourism in which people visit a country to enjoy its natural wonders
Archipelago
group of islands
Oceania
islands of central & south pacific (Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, & Australasia)
High islands
type of island in the Pacific Ocean formed centuries ago by volcanoes
Low islands
type of island in the Pacific Ocean formed by the buildup of coral
Outback
remote/uninhabited inland regions of Australia
China
Large country, India & other countries surround it
India
On the southwestern side of China
Vietnam
South of China
North Korea
Southeast of China, north of South Korea
South Korea
Southeast of China, south of North Korea
Japan
East of China, North Korea, and South Korea
Gobi Desert
Mainly in China
Himalayas
Borders India and China
Taklimakan Desert
Northwest of India
Bay of Bengal
Southeast of India, Ganges River empties into it
Ganges River
Runs through India, empties into the Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
South of the Bay of Bengal
