Lesson 12-6 Malay Archipelago
Two Major Groups East Indies Philippines
Characteristics Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire Tropical wet climate
Malaysia One of the “Little Dragons.” Mostly Muslim. Major products include rubber and palm oil.
Petronas Towers are the fourth tallest in the world.
Singapore One of the busiest ports in the world. Shipping between Japan and Middle East goes through the Strait of Malacca. Richest country in Southeast Asia.
One of the “Little Dragons.”
Brunei Known for oil and natural gas.
Indonesia
Largest Muslim nation in the world. One of the “Little Dragons.” Major products include rubber, rice, petroleum, and coffee. 3 Divisions of Indonesia Greater Sunda Islands – Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Celebes Lesser Sunda Islands – From Bali to Timor Moluccas – also known as Spice Islands
Formerly the Dutch East Indies.
Philippines Formerly colonized by Spain and U.S. Only Roman Catholic nation in Asia. Major products are pineapples, copper, gold, rice, and tobacco.