Southeast Asia is made up of archipelagos like Indonesia and Philippines, and peninsulas like the Malay Peninsula. The region lies along the Ring of Fire where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It has a tropical climate due to its proximity to the equator and experiences heavy flooding during summer months. The economies rely on farming, mining, timber, and fishing but rainforest clearing has endangered many species. The governments range from constitutional monarchies to dictatorships to military regimes. Cultures have been influenced by settlers from China, India, and colonial powers and include diverse traditions, religions, languages, and holidays.