Physical & Political Maps of East Asia

1. Physical & Political Maps of East Asia

2. Places to label Political Physical Huang He (Yellow River) Mekong River Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River Indian Ocean Sea of Japan South China Sea Yellow Sea Gobi Desert Taklimakan Desert Korean Peninsula Mt. Fuji • China • Indonesia • Japan • N. Korea • S. Korea • Vietnam • Laos • Myanmar (Burma) • Cambodia • Philippines • Brunei • Thailand • Malaysia • Singapore • East Timor

4. Check your map! Myanmar Vietnam Thailand Laos Philippines 7100 islands – only 800 inhabited Cambodia Brunei Malaysia Singapore Indonesia Largest nation in Southeast Asia, 17,000 islands (6000 inhabited) and 4th largest population in the world!

5. Let’s practice our note taking skills … With the following slides, take notes on the various countries! Remember … USE SHORTCUTS!!

6. Although one of the smallest countries of southern Asia, it is one of the wealthiest! The Sultan of Brunei is known for his great wealth! Brunei citizens have a high standard of living, with free medical services and education. Students can even attend foreign universities for free! The wealth comes from petroleum and natural gas reserves off its coast. However, these reserves are expected to run out in the early 2000’s; therefore, Brunei must develop other means of income.

7. Take 5 … What is “standard of living”? • the level of material comfort enjoyed by a person, group, or society • Level of material comfort? • level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to people in a country • The financial health of a population

8. Take 5 … What do you think impacts the “standard of living”? • Literacy Rate! • The higher the literacy rate = higher standard of living! • The lower the literacy rate = lower standard of living! • Why do you think this is? Now … back to Brunei …

9. Brunei

10. The sultan of Brunei and his palace!

12. The Sultan of Brunei is one of the richest men in the world!

13. He also holds the record of owning the most cars by one individual in the entire world! With over 5,000 cars (at last count), he parks them in 5 warehouses. One reporter said that it would take 1 ½ hours to bring out the car that is parked at the very end!

14. Let’s check your notes!Are you using good note taking skills? Asia • Main Idea – • Brunei – small / wealthiest co. of Asia • Brunei • Sm co. in Asia • Hgh standard living • Free ed / med services • Wealthst • Oil / natural gas • Dif means of income?? Standard of Living – Lvl of mat. Comfort – person OR society

15. Singapore Small island country just off the tip of Malaysia One of the world’s most prosperous countries

16. With a population of over 4 million and only 225 square miles, Singapore is one of the world’s most densely populated countries! Singapore has 4 official languages, one of the highest literary rates in southern Asia (91%), and is one of the most prosperous countries in southern Asia. Singapore is made up of one large island, also called Singapore, and 50 smaller islands, about half being uninhabited.

17. Although one of the most densely populated cities in the world, Singapore remains one of the cleanest cities in the world! How? Strict laws!

18. All of these are illegal in Singapore! If caught, you will have to pay large fines or even be caned!

19. More laws to be aware of in Singapore! • The fine for forgetting to flush the toilet in a public convenience is $500. • Racial harmony is carefully promoted. Racial slurs, such as those you might hear in football chants could actually wind you up in jail, or getting caned. • If you have a balcony or garden, be aware that if you have flower pots, or anywhere that collects water and mosquito larvae, you risk being fined as a result.

20. More serious crimes? • Drinking and driving will land you in prison for 10 years! • Narcotic offenses could get you life in prison or worse … the death penalty!

21. Let’s check your notes!Are you using good note taking skills? Asia • Main Idea – • Brunei – small / wealth co. of Asia • Brunei • Sm co. in Asia • Hgh standard living • Free ed / med services • Wealthst • Oil / natural gas • Dif means of income?? Standard of Living – Lvl of mat. Comfort – person OR society • Main Idea – • Singapore – small / wealth co. of Asia • Singapore • Sm island co • Wealthst / hgh lit rate = hgh stand of living • 1 of mst densely populted • Clean – strict laws

22. Now …back to our maps!

23. Seas of East Asia

24. How easy is this? East China Sea is EAST of China South China Sea is SOUTH of China!!

25. Looking at this population density map, why do you think China is more populated in some regions versus other regions? The physical features! Let’s take a look!

26. Huang Ye Yellow River Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River Rivers of China

27. Note where the major cities of China are located! Why are there no major cities in this region?

28. Gobi Desert Deserts of China Dust clouds blowing in the Gobi

29. Fun facts … • Gobi means “waterless place” • A cold desert! Hot summers / cold winters … but rarely snows! • 5th largest desert in the world! • Expanding due to desertification!

30. What is desertification? • Let’s watch a video to learn about desertification! • Make note of the following … • What is desertification? • What are major causes of desertification in the Gobi? • What is China doing in hopes to stop the desertification?

31. Taklimakan Desert Fact to remember … Which desert is the LARGEST desert in China?

32. Fun facts about the Taklimakan Desert • One of the largest shifting sand deserts in the world • Located farthest from an ocean than any other desert in the world • No permanent population – few dare to travel across it • Nicknames … desert of death … place of no return • Scientists have yet to discover why the sand sinks in some places!

33. One more river to know … Mekong River • Longest river in Southeast Asia • 7th longest in Asia • 12th longest river in the world

34. Mt. Fuji Japan • Fun facts … • Tallest mountain in Japan • Named for the Buddhist fire goddess Fuchi • Buddhist believe it is a gateway into another world

35. Japan’s tallest mountain

36. Pair – share … Share your notes with a partner! Check the main ideas!

37. Words and places to know … • Yellow River (Huang He) • Mekong River • Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) • Sea of Japan • South China Sea • Yellow Sea • East China Sea • Gobi Desert • Taklimakan Desert • Korean Peninsula • Desertification • Standard of living • Indonesia • Japan • North Korea • South Korea • Vietnam • China