Different countries in asia

1. ASIA AND
SOUTHEAST ASIA

2. ASIA
•Asia is the world's largest continent in the world
and the birthplace of world's major religions such
as Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism,
Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Shintoism,
Confucianism, and Taoism (Daoism). This
culturally diverse continent is composed of
various regions namely: Southeast Asia, East Asia,
South Asia, Central Asia, Northern Asia, and
Western Asia.

3. ASIA
•Despite the recognizable differences in culture,
there are similarities in values, beliefs, social
etiquette, religious practices, and languages that
are shared by the countries in each region.

4. SOUTH EAST ASIA

5. SOUTH EAST ASIA
•Southeast or Southeastern Asia-consist of 11
nations, divided into peninsular southeast or
mainland and insular southeast islands. The
region was formely known as "Indochina" and
"Further India". These terms refer to the
countries in the mainland South Asia- Thailand,
Laos, Cambodia, East Timor, Malaysia, Brunei,
and Singapore belong to insular Southeast Asia.

6. VIETNAM
•Vietnam(Socialist Republic of
Vietnam), established in
1976,lies in the eastern most
part of mainland Southeast
Asia. It is divided into three
economic zones namely: The
Northern Vietnam, Central
Vietnam, and Southern
Vietnam

7. NORTHERN VIETNAM
•Northern Vietnam-can be accessed through
Noi Boi International Airport(HAN).Hanoi, its
capital, is situated in this region. It is the
gateway to view the natural beauty of the
north including the World Heritage Site of
Halong Bay located in the Gulf of Tonkin.

9. CENTRAL VIETNAM
•Central Vietnam - can be reached via Da
Nang International Airport (DAD).It is
notable for Phong Nha- Ke Bang Natinal
Park, The Complex of Hue Monuments,
My Son Sanctuary, and Nah Trang
beaches.

11. SOUTHERN VIETNAM
•Southern Vietnam- allows you to have a glimpse
of the past. Reunification Palace, War Remnants
Museum, and Cu Chi Tunnels are some of its
attractions. It can be accessed through Tan Son
Nhat International Airport(SGN) in Ho Chi Minh
City, formerly called Saigon( Vietnam National
Administration of Tourism, 2016).

13. LAOS
Laos (Lao People’s Democratic
Republic)
- used to be called "Lan Xang"
which means "Kingdom of a
Million Elephants"
- is ethnically and linguistically
diverse
-

14. LAOS
• only landlocked
country in Southeast
Asia bounded by
Thailand (West),
Vietnam (East),
Cambodia (South),
China (North), and
Myanmar (Northwest)

15. LAOS
•Vientiane - largest city and Capital of Laos
•Lao - official language spoken
•Laotians - are what people in Laos called
•most of them practice Theravada Buddhism

16. LAOS
• are clustered into 3 groups
- Lao Loum (lowland lao)
- Lao Theung (lao of mountain slopes)
- Lao Soung (lao of the mountain tops)

17. Phat That Luang (Great Stupa) - a sacred
national monument that sits in the Capital
Vientiene

18. Xout Lao - Laotians traditional clothes
- is made of silk and mostly worn on special
occasions

19. •Nop - a greeting showing respect to an
individual status and age
- can indicate as Hello, Goodbye, Thank
you and regret

20. TOURIST SPOTS IN LAOS:

21. Luang Prabang - is a (UNESCO) World Heritage
site, featuring the fusion of Traditional Lao
Architecture and French colonial structures.

22. Pak Ou Caves- showcases numerous statues of
Buddha.

23. Wat Xieng Thong - is a significant Lao Buddhist
Temple in Luang Prabang.

24. Plain of Jars - is an archaeological landscape in
Phonsavan.
- It comprises a large number of megalithic stone jars.

25. Wat Phu - is a ruined Khmer Hindu temple
complex in Champasak Province

26. LAO CUISINE:

27. Laap (minced meat salad)- Laos national
dish

28. Khao Niaw (sticky rice)- Laos staple food
- typically eaten using the fingers

29. Or Lam (Lao stew) - very tradi Lao stew
- usually made of Ox

30. Khao Poon (rice vermicelli soup)- popular
national noodle soup of Laos

31. Baguette Pate (Khoo jii pate) - famous street food in Laos
- was introduced to Laos when it was ruled under the french

32. CAMBOADIA
• Cambodia ( kingdom
of Cambodia)
• has a total land area
of 181,O35 km
•-a tropical country
who only experience
Wet and Dry Season

33. Reil(KHR)- national currency of Cambodia

34. •Khmer (Cambodian) - what native people of
Cambodia called
•Khmer Language - the official language is called
- other language spoken include Thai, Chinese,
Lao, Vietnamese and English
•Theravada Buddhism- official religion of the
nation

35. Amok Trey (coconut fish curry) - national dish of
the country

36. Sampeah - gesture showing respect and used for
greeting, thanking, and apologizing

37. Levels of Performing Sampeah:
• Chest level (friends or similar age)
• Mouth level (teacher, bosses, or high-ranking
individuals)
• Nose level (parents, teacher, or grandparents)
• Eyebrow level (kings and monks)
• Forehead level (God and scared statues)

38. Sampot- traditional attire of cambodia
- main material is Silk, and often dyed in 5 colors (
Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black)

39. TOURIST SPOT OF CAMBODIA:

40. Angkor Archaeological Park
• one of the most important
archaeological site of Southeast Asia
• where the magnificent architectural and
aesthetic works during the Khmer
Empire is located, including the "Angkor
Wat"

42. Angkor Wat- world largest religious complex
- an inspiration and source of pride of Khmers

43. Independence Monument - located in the Capital of
Cambodia
- built in (1958) to commemorate Cambodias independence
from France

44. The Royal Palace - the King’s royal residence
- full name in Khmer Language is (Preah Barom
Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Serey Mongkol)

45. Pud Street, Siem Reap - a sing street which is famous for its
night life
- sells Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Mexican and Indian Foods

46. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CAMBODIA:
• Insects are widely
eaten
• Birthday are not
celebrated
• No Mcdonalds

47. THAILAND
•Thailand or the King of
Thailand was formerly
called Siam,also known for
tropical beaches,palaces,
ancient ruins and ornate
temples displaying figures
of Buddha.The country is
divided into six regions:

48. THAI REGIONS
•Northeast region,is the home of the
Khmer temple complex,Phanom Rung.
•North region,where the country's tallest
peak,Doi Inthanon is found.

49. THAI REGIONS
• Central regions, is where the capital Bangkok lies,one the
major destination showcasing Thailand's historical attraction,
temples,and shopping centers.Bangkok is named by its
people as Krung Thep or "the city of angels".Also,the region
is the home of the UNESCO'S World Heritage site,Phra
Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park located in the city
Ayutthaya.
• South region,offers wonderful beaches and islands,such as
the Phuket,Koh Samui,and Koh Phi Phi,and

50. THAI REGIONS
•Eastern regions is an amalgam of ocean and
mountain.
•West regions is known for its national park like
Thong Pha National Park and Mueang Sing
Historical Park.

51. Thai people mainly practice Theravada Buddhism and their
official language is Thai. Thais in major tourists destination can
speak and understand English. They express their warm
greeting by saying"Sawasde" accompanied by wai,a traditional
way of greeting in Thailand. To make it sound more polite,the
word"Krap"(for male) or "Kha" (for female)is added at the end.
Foods plays in vital role in the Thai culture and has been part
of the county's hospitality industry,Its distinct taste makes it
more appealing. Some of the must try foods are som tam,tom
yung goong,pad thai and kao phas(fried rice).

52. Some of the recommended tourist attractions
and activities in Thailand are:
•Thai Grand Place
•Floating Market
•Tuk-tuk(the country's transportation)
•Elephant ride
•Chatuchak
•Thai Massage

53. THAILAND
•Capital: Bangkok
•Currency:Baht(THB)
•Religion: Theravada Buddhism
•Language:Thai

54. DOI INTHANON

55. THE GRAND PALACE

56. FLOATING MARKET

57. TUK TUK

58. ELEPHANT RIDE

59. CHATUCHAK

60. THAI MASSAGE

61. MYANMAR
Myanmar (formerly known as
Burma)is officially known as
the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar.It is the western
most country in the mainland
Southeast Asia.

62. MYANMAR
•It has a diverse ethnicity.Burmans
or Bamar is the largest ethnic group
while other minorities are
Shan,Kayin,Rakhine, and Karen.

63. • The country's new administrative and political capital
is Naypyidaw(since 2006) while Yangon(Rangoon),the
former capital,is the largest commercial center,and it
house one of the county's famous
landmarks,Shwedagon Pagoda.
• .Another significant city,a major tourist
destination,the capital of Mandalay region and a
UNESCO World Heritage site is Bagan, sometimes
called"Land of a Thousand Pagodas".It is the home of
many Buddhist temple, stupas, monasteries and ruins;

64. The culture of Myanmar is highly
influenced by Buddhism.Respect of
elders and close family ties are a way of
life.They are characterized as friendly,
cheerful , hospitable and
contented.They love to hear visitors
speak their language.

65. Here are some of the basic words or
phrase(Clark and Cummings,2000).
• Hello-Min gala ba
• Thanks-Ce zu beh
• Thank you-Cezu tin ba deh
• Yes-Houq keh
• No-Mahouq pu
• How are you?(male)-K'dmya ne kain yeh la?
• How are you?(female)-K'shin ne kain yeh la?
• I'm well-Ne kaun ba deh

66. It is found to be disrespectful to touch someone's
head as it is considered to be the most respected
part of the body,and monks must not also be
touched as well.Using the foot to point and
making negative reactions and comments about
the country's culture are also considered rude
and disrespectful.Dressing decent in visiting
scared sites are advisable.

67. MYANMAR
•Capital:NayPyl Taw
•Currency: Myanmar Kyat(MMK)
•Religion: Theravada Buddhism
•Language: Burmese

68. SHEWADAGON PAGODA

69. BAGAN

70. MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia is a
Southeast Asian
country occupying
parts of the Malay
Peninsula and the
island of Borneo.

71. MALAYSIA
Malaysia is known for its beaches, rainforests
and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and
European cultural influences. The capital,
Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings,
busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang
and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall
Petronas Twin Towers.

72. •Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia,
consisting of 13 states and three federal
territories, separated by the South China
Sea into two similarly sized regions. East
Malaysia shares land and maritime
borders with Brunei and Indonesia and
maritime borders with the Philippines
and Vietnam.

73. MALAYSIA
•Capital - Kuala Lumpur, officially the Federal
Territory of Kuala Lumpur, or commonly
known as KL, is the national capital of
Malaysia as well as its largest city. It is
among the fastest growing metropolitan
regions in South-East Asia, in both
population and economic development.

74. LANGUAGE
•The official and national
language in Malaysia is Malay,
or Bahasa Malaysia, and is "the
basis for national integration.

75. MALAYSIA’S CAPITAL CITY

76. MALAYSIA’S CAPITAL CITY

77. MALAYSIA’S CURRENCY
•The Malaysian ringgit (MYR),
unofficially called the Malaysian
dollar, is the official currency of
Malaysia. The Malaysian ringgit is
divided into 100 sen.

78. MALAYSIA’S CURRENCY

79. SINGAPORE
Singapore is a
sunny, tropical
island in Southeast
Asia, off the
southern tip of the
Malay Peninsula.

80. SINGAPORE
•Singapore is about 275 square miles,
smaller than the State of Rhode Island,
and inhabited by over five million
people, of which the resident population
comprises four major communities;
Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian.

81. Singapore avibrant and dynamic city. It's
a global hub with a blend of cultures,
and it's known for its clean streets and
strict rules. Plus, the food scene is
amazing! From hawker centres to fine
dining, there's something for every
palate.

82. SINGAPORE
•Capital - The capital of the Republic of
Singapore is Singapore. The country's official
languages are Tamil, Malay, Mandarin and
English. Malay is the national language, but
English is the lingua franca and the language
of trade and administration.

83. LANGUAGE
•Singapore has four official languages: English,
Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. Singaporeans are
usually multilingual; however, it might be
difficult for foreigners to communicate with
locals at the beginning. Indeed, English is the
official and commonly used language, but
Singaporeans mostly use Singaporean English.

84. SINGAPORE’S CAPITAL CITY

85. SINGAPORE’S CAPITAL CITY

86. SINGAPORE’S CURRENCY
•The Singapore dollar (SGD) is
the currency of the island state
of Singapore. The symbol of the
currency is S$.

87. SINGAPORE’S CURRENCY

88. INDONESIA
The Republic of Indonesia,
is a country in Southeast
Asia and Oceania between
the Indian and Pacific
oceans. It consists of over
17,500 islands, including
Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi,
and parts of Borneo and
New Guinea.

89. INDONESIA
•The country has three standard time zones:
the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Kalimantan
(West and Central) are 7 hours ahead; while
Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan (South and
East), and Sulawesi are 8 hours ahead; and
Irian Jaya (West Papua) and Maluku are 9
hours ahead.

90. As a tourist destination, the country has plenty
to share to the world, such as:
• Bali, also known as "island of the Gods," which is famous for
its enchanting natural beauty and performing arts, such as
Kecak dance (story of Ramayana) and Barong dance;
• Batam, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bandung possess touristic
beauty;
• Borobudur Temple Compound, Central Java, a UNESCO
World Heritage site;

91. •Komodo Dragon National Park has a unique
wildlife, including the largest lizard in the
world, the Komodo Dragon; and
•Lorentz National Park, which is in Papua,
Indonesia. It is a large protected area and a
UNESCO World Heritage site.

92. KECAK DANCE

93. BARONG DANCE

94. BOROBUDUR

95. KOMODODRAGON NATIONAL PARK

96. LORENTZ NATIONAL PARK

97. INDONEASIAN CUISINE

98. NASI GORENG

99. TEMPEH

100. KUE

101. Majority of people in Indonesia embrace Islam
as their religion and speak Bahasa Indonesia;
some of the useful phrases are:
• Hello-Salam
• How are you?-Apa kabar
• I'm fine, and you? - Kabar baik
• Goodbye-Selamat tinggal
• Excuse me-Permisi

102. • Sorry-Maaf
• Please-Silahkan
• Thank you - Terima kasih
• You're welcome - Kembali
• Yes-Ya
• No-Tidak

103. INDONESIA
•Capital: Jakarta
•Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
•Language: Bahasa Indonesia

104. •Religion: Islam
•Carrier: Garuda Indonesia (GA)
•International Airports: Sultan Aji Muhammad
Sulaiman Sepinggan (BPN), Jenderal Ahmad Yani
(SRG), Ngurah Rai (DPS), Soekarno-Hatta (CGK),
Juanda (SUB), Kualanamu (KNO), Adisucipto
(JOG) International Airports.

105. BRUNEI
Brunei Darussalam (Negara
Brunei Darussalam) is the
smallest state in the island of
Borneo. Darussalam, which
means "Abode of Peace," was
added to the name of the
country by the Sultan Sharif Ali,
the third ruler.

106. BRUNEI
•People of Brunei are conservative, polite,
soft-spoken. It is advisable to dress
modestly and speak softly, particularly in
public. Also, respect for Islamic call of prayer
or azan is a must, do not make any loud
noises. (Visit Brunei, 2020)

107. Some of the attractions to visit in Brunei are
(Visit Brunei, 2020):
•Jerudong Park, an amusement park in
Brunei;
•Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, an impressive
mosque named after the 28th Sultan of
Brunei;

108. •Ulu Temburong National Park, a national
park that provide adventurous activities;
and
•Kampong Ayer, a floating village known
as "Venice of the East."

109. JERUDONG PARK

110. OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN MOSQUE

111. ULU TEMBURONG NATIONAL PARK

112. KAMPONG AYER

113. BRUNEIAN CUISINE

114. AMBUYAT

115. NASI KATOK

116. BRUNEI
•Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
•Currency: Brunei Dollar (BND)
•Language: Standard Malay

117. •Religion: Sunni Islam
•Carrier: Royal Brunei Airlines (BI)
•International Airport: Brunei International
Airport (BWN)

118. EAST TIMOR (TIMOR-LESTE)
East Timor (Timor-Leste),
a former Portuguese
colony and the youngest
nation in Southeast Asia,
occupies the eastern half
of the Timor Island.

119. EAST TIMOR (TIMOR-LESTE)
• East Timor gained its full independence and was
recognized as a state under the name of Democrat
Republic of Timor-Leste in 2002. Timorese, the people
of East Timor, are described to be hospitable and
friendly. They are mainly believers of Roman Catholic
faith. The official languages in the country are Tetun
and Portuguese. Some of Timor-Leste's places of
interests are (Ministry of Tourism Timor-Leste, 2020):

120. Atuaro Island, which is known for dive
resorts;
Gembel Art Collective, which exhibits art
works of local artists; and
Mt. Ramelau

121. EAST TIMOR (TIMOR-LESTE)
• Capital: Dili
• Currency: United States Dollar
• Language: Portuguese and Tetun
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• International Airport: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
(DIL)

122. ATUARO ISLAND

123. GEMBEL ART COLLECTIVE

124. MT. RAMELAU

125. PHILIPPINES
Philippines (Republic of the
Philippines) is divided into three
major island groups: Luzon,
Visayas, and Mindanao. Manila,
the capital and where the seat
of the government can be
found, is situated on the island
of Luzon.

126. PHILIPPINES
•People in the Philippines, or Filipinos are
described as hospitable and fun-loving
people. Majority embraces Christian faith
(Roman Catholic is the largest) while some
practice Islam. Religion has a great influence
in the country's festival or "fiestas." Some of
the must-experience festivals are:

127. Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila;
Sinulog Festival in Cebu - honors the Señor
Santo Niño;
Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan - celebrated
in honor of Infant Jesus;
Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo;

128. Obando Festival in Obando, Bulacan - honoring St.
Paschal (for couples who want a male child), St.
Claire (for couples who want a female child), and
Our Lady of Salambaw (patroness of fishermen);
Moriones Festival in Marinduque - celebrated
during Holy Week; and
Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon - honors the
patron saint of farmers.

129. PHILIPPINES
• Capital: Manila
• Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
• Languages: Filipino, English, and Taglish
• Religions: Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant) and Islam

130. FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE

131. SINULOG FESTIVAL IN CEBU

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