Southeast Asia is a geographical subregion in Asia. It comprises 11 countries that lie south of China and east of India. The 11 countries in Southeast Asia are:
Countries in Southeast Asia
| Country | Area | Capital city | Largest city | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunei | around 5,765 sq km | Bandar Seri Begawan | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| 2 | Cambodia | around 181,035 sq km | Phnom Penh | Phnom Penh |
| 3 | East Timor (Timor-Leste) | around 15,000 sq km | Dili | Dili |
| 4 | Indonesia | around 1.9 million sq km | Jakarta | Jakarta |
| 5 | Laos | around 236,800 sq km | Vientiane | Vientiane |
| 6 | Malaysia | around 330,800 sq km | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur |
| 7 | Myanmar (Burma) | around 676,600 sq km | Naypyidaw | Yangon |
| 8 | The Philippines | around 300,000 sq km | Manila | Quezon City |
| 9 | Singapore | around 730 sq km | ||
| 10 | Thailand | around 513,120 sq km | Bangkok | Bangkok |
| 11 | Vietnam | around 331,200 sq km | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City |
Flags of Southeast Asian countries
Interesting facts about Southeast Asia
- Indonesia is the largest and most populous country in Southeast Asia.
- Singapore is the smallest country in Southeast Asia.
- Brunei has the smallest population in Southeast Asia.
- Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
- There are over 17,000 islands in Indonesia.
- There are nearly 900 islands in Malaysia.
- There are nearly 7,650 islands in Philippines.
- The Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia.
- Hkakabo Razi, standing at 5,881 m (19,295 ft), is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. It is located in northern Myanmar (Burma).
- Mount Kerinci, located in Sumatra, Indonesia, is the highest volcano in Southeast Asia. It stands at 3,805 m (12,484 ft) above sea level and is an active stratovolcano.
- The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, located in Indonesia, is one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.
- Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia, is widely considered the largest religious structure on Earth.
(Also read: Indonesia and Malaysia – country comparison | Indonesia vs Malaysia)
Famous wildlife in Southeast Asia
Tiger, Elephant, Komodo dragon, King cobra, Saltwater crocodile, Orangutan, Sunda clouded leopard, Javan rhino, etc.
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