Discovering the Three Asias: East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia
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East Asia from space—much of East Asia consists of
vast areas of upland plateaus and mountain ranges.
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The integration of fish farms and rice paddies
on the banks of the Li River in China.
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Agricultural terracing in Yuanyang, China—this
farming technique for carving productive farmland
out of steep slopes is practiced across the world.
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The Great Wall of China—was built between the
late 14th and mid 16th centuries.
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South Asia from
space—is a world
region naturally
bordered by
mountains to the
north and the Indian
Ocean to the south.
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On the coast of Sri Lanka stilt
fishermen practice their craft.
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At the beginning of the economic chain linking
South Asia producers with European and North
American consumers, tea leaf pickers work long
hours in harsh conditions for meager pay.
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Micro-credit programs pioneered by the Grameen
Bank have enabled tens of thousands of rural
women to begin small businesses in Bangladesh.
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Southeast Asia from space—a world region
consisting of a myriad of islands and a mainland.
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The practice of terrace agriculture in Luzon, the Phillippines
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U.S. troops await to be evacuated from
Khe Sanh, Vietnam in 1968.