Southeast Asia Geography and Culture

Geography – Water, Water and more water!

Archipelagos!

Indonesia – Volcanic mountains are common in Southeast Asia Volcanic ash is very fertile … Great for Farming!

Archipelago-String of Islands Philippines Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Singapore East Timor

Climate - Tropical Massive rains during monsoon seasons are needed, but can be very dangerous.

Culture – Although there are huge cities in Southeast Asia, 70-80% of the people live in rural areas. Traditional houses of Baliem, Papua, Indonesia

Singapore

Food 92% of their food comes from vending machines… just kidding!

Rice terraces in Banaue, Philippines, about 70% of Southeast Asians farm!

Rice Rice is the main cash crop grown in Southeast Asia Not a cash crop

Plenty of Crops Not gonna read all these! Jute, deodar, dawn redwood, ginkgo, teak, pattan, and nutmeg are all plants of Southeast Asia. Sandalwood, raffleesia, betet palm, and rubber trees are also included in this category. Also included are bamboo trees, rice, turmeric, opium poppy, paduak, mango, tea, cinnamon, cotton, sugar cane, wheat, other crops. Without these plants, Asia surely wouldn't have survived as long as it has.

Money from Trees…not grown on trees Rainforest = $$$ : Sell trees as lumber/timber.

Tourism is a fast growing industry with beaches like this!

Fish Just kidding about the vending machines! Fishing is a huge industry for Southeast Asians and that is reflected in their food dishes they prepare.

Religions Southeast Asia is religiously diverse, however: **Islam (Brought in by Arabic Traders) **Buddhism dominates most of the Northern Region (Brought in from South Asia) Hinduism is still practiced in parts of Indonesia and Cambodia Roman Catholic in East Timor Tribal religions Islam from Traders Arabic …Middle East! Buddhism brought in from India.

Buddhism-Thailand, Vietnam,Cambodia, Laos Islamic Mosque, Malaysia Angkor Wat- Hinduism –Cambodia…Also on the Cambodian Flag as a symbol of their religion and history. Christianity – Malaysia, Philippines

Natural Disaster in South and South East Asia Tsunami 2004 Natural Disaster in South and South East Asia

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National Geographic Video http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/101-videos/tsunami-101?source=relatedvideo

Tsunami Definition:  [n]  a huge destructive wave (Suge) (especially one caused by an earthquake) http://www.nytimes.com/packages/khtml/2004/12/26/international/20041227_QUAKE_FEATURE.html http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dream/tsunami

Death Toll Indonesia-94,000 Sri Lanka- 46,000 India- 9,500 Malaysia: 66 Maldives: 82, with 28 missing. Myanmar: 59, Tanzania: 10 Bangladesh: 2 Somalia: 114, Kenya: Kenyan media reports one death. Seychelles: Unconfirmed reports of deaths. http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/28/tsunami.deaths/index.html

Fall Out Massive Clean-Up Water is Contaminated Diseases Need of replacement homes There was a serious risk of an explosion of malaria and dengue fever, already endemic in southeast Asia. Respiratory infections like pneumonia could also spread fast among homeless people crowded into temporary shelters.

What is needed? Water Medicines Clothes Hygiene Supplies Building and Debris Clean-up Building Reconstruction $$$$$$$$$$$ Replacement homes/shelters

Technology to Help in the Event of a Tsunami Instruments used to predict natural disasters Instruments used to warn people when a natural disaster has been spotted/indicated Techniques, tools and machines used for the clean-up.

Who’s Helping Countries Businesses Organizations Individuals Red Cross Celebrities

Magnitude of the Short-Term and Long-Term Effects Japan Tsunami 2011 Magnitude of the Short-Term and Long-Term Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IKIazZc-a8

Plate Tectonics

Immediate Effects in Japan Your Thoughts… Search And Rescue Unsafe living Conditions Food and Water Shortage Food and Water Contamination Human Radiation Issues http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html

Effects on Energy – Power Plants Your Thoughts… Dangers of Radiation in Japan & World Wide Lack of Energy in that Region Cost to Repair Who Covers that Cost

Effects on Auto Industry Your Thoughts… Loss of Jobs Loss of Employees Loss of Cars Insurance Cost Cost in Damages Who will cover those cost?

Effects on Tourism Your thoughts… Loss of Jobs & Income Airports Damaged How long will it take to clean up?

Possible Effects on Other Countries Economies Your Thoughts… Individuals with ties to Japan Radiation Fallout Help with Clean-up Trading Partners