Borders
This waterway separates Asia from North America
The Bering Straight
Largest lake in the world.
Caspian Sea
How many countries are there in South Asia?
Eight / 8
There are _____ countries in South Asia.
6
This island in southeast Asia is divided between 3 different countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei).
Borneo
This Mountain separates 2 of the most populated countries in the world.
the Himalayan Mountains
The border of Kazakhstan in the North.
Russia
The highest mountain in the world.
Mt. Everest
The most populated country in the world.
China
This small island country is one of the cleanest and safest countries/cities in the world. It is also the richest country is Asia. It is both a city and a country.
Singapore
The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) between these 2 countries in northern Asia is the most heavily guarded border in the world.
North Korea and South Korea
This country has a couple of different border disputes. 2 of the most well known are with Afghanistan - the border is called the “Durand Line”, in the Pashto region. And with India the dispute is over the Kashmir region.
Pakistan
This country was overtaken by a militaristic government in 1988. The United States and several other countries still call it Burma.
Myanmar
China is the _____ largest country in the world.
Fourth / 4
The tallest building in Malaysia.
Petronas Tower
This “country” is not actually recognized by the United States or many other countries. Those countries recognize Israel as the country in charge of these areas. It includes the “West Bank” and “Gaza Strip”. Many other countries from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East recognize it as a country.
Palestine
The word "stan" means _________.
Land of / Country of
The border of India in the south.
Indian Ocean
This island country has its own government and sees itself as an independent country. China believes that this island belongs to them. The island country became separate from China in 1949, when mainland China became communist. The people against communism fled to the island with the hope of one day taking over China from the communist government.
Taiwan
How many countries are there in Southeast Asia.
Eleven / 11
This country is in the crossroads of Europe to Asia. The biggest city was formerly the capital of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire. The city was then known as Constantinople. This big city is actually divided by a “straight” (a waterway) that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea. This “straight” is considered the border between Asia and Europe.
Turkey
The 9th largest country in the world.
Kazakhstan
India is the _____ largest country in the world.
Seventh / 7
The border of China in the west.
Turkmenistan
Southeast Asia is made up of a large mainland peninsula and a _________________.
Maritime Area