SOUTHEAST

ASIA
Southeast or
Southeastern Asia

✓Consist of 11 nations, divided into peninsular

✓The region was formely known as "Indochina"
southeast or mainland and insular island.

and "further India"

✓Buddhism, Islam, and Catholicism are major

religions in the region.
 VIETNAM(Socialist
Republic of Vietnam)
• 98 million population as of 2023

•Divided into three economic zones namely: Northern,

Central, and Southern Vietnam.

•Vietnamese place great value on modesty and

humility.
 Capital: HANOI
Currency: Vietnamese Dong(VND)
Language: Vietnamese
Religions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism(No
official religion)
Carrier: Vietnam Airlines(VN)
Major International Airports: Da Nang International
Airport (DAD), Noi Bai International Airport(HAN), and
Tan Son Nhat International Airport(SGN)
 LAOS(Lao People's Democratic Republic)

• 7.58 million population as of 2023

•Only landlocked country in Southeast
Asia
•The country used to be called "Lan Xang"
•Laos is ethnically and linguistically
diverse
•Phat That Luang(Great Stupa) is the most
religious structures
 Tourist Attractions:

• Luang Prabang- UNESCO site featuring the country's

French colonial structures.
• Pak Ou Caves- A cave that showcase numerous
statues of Buddha.
• Wat Xieng Thong- Significant Lao Buddhist Temple in
Luang Prabang.
 Capital: VIENTINE
Currency: Kip(LAK)
Language: Lao
Religion: Buddhism, Tai folk religion, Christianity and
other religions
Carrier: Lao Airlines (QV)
International Airports: Wattay(VTE), Luang
Prabang(LPQ), Pakse(PKZ), and Savannakhet(ZVK)
International Airports.
 CAMBODIA(Kingdom of
Cambodia)
- is the Home of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World
Heritage site.

Tourist attractions:

• Wat Moha Montrei- Temple built in 1970 situated in the

capital of the country.
•Independence Monument- Statue that commemorates
Cambodia's Independence from France in 1953.
•The Royal Palace- The King's Royal residence.
 Capital: Phnom Penh
Currency: Reil (KHR)
Language: Khmer
Religions: Buddhism, Tai folk religion,Christianity and
other religions
Carrier: Cambodia Angkor Air(K6)
International Airports: Phnom Penh International
Airport(PNH), Siem Reap International Airport(REP), and
Sihanouk International Airport(KOS)
 THAILAND(Kingdom of
Thailand/Siam)

• 71.8 million population as of 2023

• Divided into six regions : Northeast/Isan, North,
Central, South, Eastern, and Western.
• Bangkok is named by its people as Krung Thep or
"the city of angels"
• Home of the UNESCO's World Heritage site
 Famous tourist attraction and activities:

• Visiting the Thai Grand Palace and floating market;

• Taking a cruise at Chao Phraya River;
• Bargain Shopping at Chatuchak
• Thai Massage
 Capital: BANGKOK
Currency: Baht(THB)
Language: Thai
Religion: Theravada Buddhism
Carrier: Thai Airways (TG)
International Airports: Don Mueang(DMK);
Suvarnabhumi(BBK); Chiang Mai (CNX) and Phuket (HKT)
International Airports.
MYANMAR(formely known as
Burma)

• 54.38 million population as of 2023

•Known as the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar
• Well-known for there Pagoda's
• Highly influenced by Buddhism
 Tourist Attractions:

• Shwedagon Pagoda- Most scared Buddhist pagoda

in Yangon.

•Kyaik Htee Yoe Pagoda- Well-known Biddhist

pilgrimage site in Mon State, Myanmar.

• Old Bagan-An ancient City and a UNESCO World

Site in Mandalay Region.
 Capital: Naypyi Taw
Currency: Myanmar Kyat(MMK)

Language: BURMESE

Religion: Theravada Buddhism

Carrier: Myanmar National Airlines(UB)

International Airports: Yangon International

Airport(RGN); Mandalay International Airport(MDL); Naypyidaw International
Airport(NYT)
MALAYSIA(Federation of Malaysia)

• 30.8 million population as of 2023

• Divided into West and East Malaysia

 Historical and Cultural Attractions:

• Petronas Towers- Tallest twin tower in the world

• Lego Land- A themed Park in Johor Bahru
•Historic City of Melaka and George Town- A
UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Batu Caves- Scared Hindu shrine in Malaysia
 Capital: Kuala Lumpur

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit(MYR)

Language: Malay

Religions: Islam

Carrier: Malaysian Airlines (MH)

International Airports: Kuala Lumpur(KUL), Kota

Kinabalu(BKI), Penang International Airport(PEN), Kuching
(KCH), and Senai International Airport(JHB)
 SINGAPORE(REPUBLIC OF
SINGAPORE)

• 6.01 million population as of 2023

• Its name originated from the word "Singapura"
derived from Sanskrit"simha" (lion) and "pura"
(city) or "The
Lion City".
 Tourist Attractions:
•Merlion- A mythical structure of head of lion
and body of a fish.
•Marina Bay Sands- Integrated resort fronting
Marina Bay in Singapore and a landmark of the
City.
• Gardens by the Bay- famous for supertree
structures and offer skywalk over the garden
 Capital: Singapore

Currency: Singapore Dollar(SGD)

Languages: Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English

Religions: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

Carrier: Singapore Airlines(SQ)

International Airport: Changi International

Airport(SIN)
 Indonesia(Republic of Indonesia)

• 277 million of population as of 2023

• Largest archipelago in the world
• 3 standard time zones
 Tourist Attractions:

• Bali- known as "Island of the Gods"

•Batam Island- leading destination for water
adventure activities and sports.
•Borobudur Temple Compounds- Largest
Buddhist temple in the world.
 Capital: JAKARTA

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah(IDR)

Language: Bahasa Indonesia

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
 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
(Negara Brunei Darussalam)

• 452,524 population
• Brunei was derived from "Baru Nah!" that
means,"Now we've found it." While
Darussalam, means"Abode of Peace.
 Tourist Attractions:

• Jerudong Park- Famous amusement Park in Brunei

• Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque- Impressive mosque
named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei
•Ulu Temburong National Park- Provide adventurous
activities.
 Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan

Currency: Brunei Dollar(BND)

Language: Standard Malay

Religion: Sunni Islam

Carrier: Royal Brunei Airlines(BI)

International Airport: Brunei International

Airport(BWN)
 EAST TIMOR(Timor-Leste)

• 1.35 million population

• Former Portuguese colony
• Youngest nation in Southeast Asia
 Tourist Attractions:

• Atuaro Island- known for the dive resorts;

• Gembel Art Collective- Exhibits artworks of local
artists
• Mt. Ramelau- Highest mountain in East timor, located
approximately 70km south of the capital Dili in the
District of Ainaro.
 Capital: DILI

Currency: United State Dollar

Language: Portuguese and Tetun

Religion: Roman Catholic

Carrier: Royal Brunei Airlines(BI)

International Airport: Presidente Nicolau Lobato

International Airport(DIL)
PHILIPPINES(Republic of the Philippines)

• 117 million population as of 2023

• Divided into three major groups
• Religion has a great influence in the
country's festival or "fiestas"
 Tourist Attractions:

• Country's beaches: Boracay, El Nido and Camiguin

Island
• UNESCO World Heritage sites: Banaue Rice Terraces,
Ifugao Province, Cordillera; Puerto Princesa
Subterranean River National Park, Palawan and the
Historic City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur etc.
 Capital: MANILA

Currency: Philippine Peso(PHP)

Language: Filipino, English and Taglish

Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant) and Islam

Carrier: Philippine Airlines (PAL)

International Airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport(MNL);

Diosdado Macapagal International Airport(CRK); Mactan
International Airport(CEB)