2. Agriculture
Rice farming is most important activity in
region
More than 50% of land is used in rice farming
Grows well because of fertile soil, abundant
water supply, warm wet climate
3. Agriculture (Continued)
Rubber is also important cash crop
Brought to region from South America less
than 100 years ago
4. Forestry
Teakwood, ebony, mahogany and bamboo are
important for economies of S.E. Asian countries.
Logging causes deforestation and environmental
damage
Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia have
passed laws to limit certain timber exports
5. Mining
Oil is also important for region
Indonesia is member of OPEC
6. Commercial and Industrial
Growth
• Singapore – important port because of its
location and good harbors
• Water transportation very important for region
11. ASEAN
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Goal – to promote tourism in member
countries
Lower trade barriers, share products during
shortages.
23. How does the tsunami effect the
lives of the people who live in
the region?
What about the people who do
not live in the region? How does
it effect them?