1. Chung Hwa Middle School
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Chung Hwa Middle School
Lai Boon Keat
Michelle Chin Pei Ying

2. Introduction of ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly abbreviated ASEAN in English, is the official language. It is a geo-political and economic organization of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Its aims include the acceleration of economic growth, social progress, cultural development among its members, the protection of the peace and stability of the region, and to provide opportunities for member countries to discuss differences peacefully.

3. "One Vision, One Identity, One Community"
The motto of ASEAN is:
"One Vision, One Identity, One Community"
"10 Contries, 1 Identity"

4. Map of ASEAN

5. Head of State : His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
BRUNEI  DARUSSALAM
Background  Information :
Head of State : His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Capital : Bandar Seri Begawan
Land area : 5,765 sq. km
Population : thousand (2005)
Language(s) : Malay, Eng

7. Background Information :
Cambodia
Background  Information :
Head of State : His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni
Head of Government : Prime Minister Hun Sen
Capital : Phnom Penh
Land area : 181,035 sq. km
Population : 13,661.4 thousand
Language : Khmer
Currency : Riel

8. Background Information :
Malaysia
Background  Information :
Head of State:DYMM Al Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal
Abidin Ibni Almarhum Al-Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah
Head of Government : Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Capital:Kuala Lumpur
Land area : 330,257 sq. km
Population : 26,127.7 thousand
Language(s) : Melayu, English, Chinese, Tamil
Currency : Malaysian Ringgit

9. Background Information :
Indonesia
Background  Information :
Head of State : President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Capital : Jakarta
Land area : 1,890,754 sq. km
Population : 219,205.0 thousand
Language : Bahasa Indonesia
Currency : Rupiah

10. Background Information :
Thailand
Background  Information :
Head of State : His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Head of Government : Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva
Capital : Bangkok
Land area : 513,254 sq. km
Population : 64,763.0 thousands
Language : Thai
Currency : Baht

11. Background Information :
Philippines
Background  Information :
Head of State : President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Capital : Manila
Land area : 300,000 sq. km
Population : 85,236.9 thousands
Language(s) : Filipino, English, Spanish
Currency : Peso

12. Background Information :
Myanmar
Background  Information :
Head of State : Senior General Than Shwe
Head of Government : Prime Minister General Thein Sein
Capital : Nay Pyi Taw
Land area : 676,577 sq. km
Population : 56,002.6 thousands (2005)
Language : Myanmar
Currency : Myanmar Kyat

13. Background Information :
Laos
Background  Information :
Head of State : President Choummaly Sayasone
Head of Government : Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh
Capital : Vientiane
Land area : 236,800 sq. km
Population : 5,938.8 thousand
Language : Lao
Currency : Kip

14. Background Information :
Singapore
Background  Information :
Head of State : President S R Nathan
Head of Government : Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Capital : Singapore
Land area : 697 sq.km
Population : million (2004)
Language(s) : English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Currency : Singapore Dollar (S$)

15. Background Information :
Vietnam
Background  Information :
Head of State : President Nguyen Minh Triet
Head of Government : Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung
Capital : Ha Noi
Land area : 330,363 sq. km
Population : 83,119.9 thousands
Language : Vietnamese
Currency : Dong

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