Vietnam
Vietnam is a ______ government (1960s-present)
Communist
Three major islands
Java, Sumatra, Celebes
What king of wood used for furniture is harvested here?
Mahogany
Most of the population lives on what river?
What is the economy?
freeport and highly productive
Vietnam has the largest _____ in SEA
population
What is the capitol? What island is it on?
Jakarta; Java
What is the major religion? Why?
because the Spanish influenced the religion while they were in power
What was the original name?
Burma
What is living in Singapore like?
What has modern Vietnam recently done that has helped the country's economy?
opened the country to tourists
Became independent from _____ in 19__.
The Dutch; 1949
what are the three languages that they learn?
Filipino, Spanish, and English
what practice is commonly seen here in rural farming areas?
the use of water buffalo instead of tractors.
Where is Singapore?
on the tip of the Malay Peninsula
What is one thing that modern Vietnam struggles with?
- Inflation
-rapid population growth
-gov't is holding it back
-poor country
What is the major religion?
Islam
What is the capitol?
Manila
What are the two capitols?
Nay Pyi Taw and Yangoon
What is most important to Singapore's economy?
trade
When did North and South Vietnam reunite after the war?
1975
What large problem is Indonesia facing? Why?
they are struggling with keeping a stable unified country because they have so many ethnic groups and languages.
What other country ruled over Philippines after what war?
US, Spanish-American War
What woman was put under house arrest for speaking against the cruel government and trying to bring democracy to Myanmar?
what is required of the people?
mandatory military service