Southeast and East Asia
The next stop on your GEOTREX journey is Southeast and East Asia. This region covers a large part of the Asian continent. It also includes thousands of islands. Southeast and East Asia are densely populated and contains some of the world’s largest cities. The history and culture of the region can be traced back thousands of years, to some of the world’s earliest known civilizations. In modern times, Southeast and East Asia function as an important part of the global economy. During this module, you will learn more about the physical, cultural, and economic geography of Southeast and East Asia.
Before you begin exploring Southeast and East Asia, find out how much you already know about this region. Take a moment to complete this brief trivia game. This game will help you refresh your knowledge of this part of the world. Click the player to get started.
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