Asian Geography - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1 / 24
About This Presentation
Title:

Asian Geography

Description:

To learn the some of the Asian countries. To learn where countries are located ... Former leader Pol Pot. Borders the Gulf Siam ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

Number of Views:617
Avg rating:3.0/5.0
Slides: 25
Provided by: dod3
Category:
Tags: asian | city | fuji | geography | in | largest | mt | pol | pot | russia

less

Transcript and Presenter's Notes

Title: Asian Geography


1
Asian Geography
  • Mr. Langfords Class
  • A brief look at Asian countries

2
Overview
  • To learn the some of the Asian countries
  • To learn where countries are located
  • To learn more about the countries involved
  • To learn how countries influence our lives

3
The Asian Continent
  • The largest continent
  • Contains the most people
  • Has the highest mountains
  • Has the deepest lake
  • Home of several great wonders

4
China
  • Largest country in the world--1.25 billion
  • Has a Communist government
  • Third largest in total area
  • Home of the panda bear
  • Largest producer of rice
  • Becoming one of the largest buyers of goods
  • Current state est. by Mao Tse Dong

5
(No Transcript)
6
Russia
  • Located in two continents divided by the Ural
    mountains
  • Largest country by total area
  • Has the deepest lake-- Lake Baykal
  • Has Siberia
  • What type of government?
  • Why are the Russians important to the world?

7
Vietnam
  • Long country located on a peninsula
  • Another major contender with the United States
  • Communist/socialist government
  • Current state est. by Ho Chi Minh
  • Mostly self sufficient
  • Influence by monsoons

8
(No Transcript)
9
Cambodia
  • Seen of one of the worst massacres
  • Former leader Pol Pot
  • Borders the Gulf Siam
  • Has one of the largest pirate businesses in the
    world
  • Capital-Phnom Phen

10
Turkey
  • Known as Asia Minor
  • Located on a peninsula
  • Largely Muslim
  • Considered as one of the next vacation hot
    spots --Why?
  • Weather influenced by what?
  • Major partner and political ally--why?

11
(No Transcript)
12
Israel
  • A very small country
  • Consists of mostly Jews
  • Established in 1948--by what mandate?
  • Usually in scuffles with neighboring countries
  • Has fought several wars
  • A major influence in the Middle East

13
Saudi Arabia
  • A country located on a peninsula
  • Mostly Muslim--what governs their laws?
  • Mostly desert
  • Home of the Muslim religion--what two cities are
    extremely important?
  • Major oil producer
  • A leader in the Middle East--Why?

14
(No Transcript)
15
Iran
  • Home of the Persian Empire
  • Has had some very corrupt govt.
  • Has mountains and desert
  • Located on the Persian Gulf
  • Primate city--Tehran
  • Mostly Shiite Muslim--whats the difference?

16
India
  • Second largest country in the world
  • Mostly Hindu
  • Has over 15 major languages--which is the
    official?
  • Home of several major religions--which ones?
  • What two rivers are associated with India?

17
Bangladesh
  • Formerly East Pakistan
  • Became its own country in 1970--Why would it
    split?
  • Mostly Muslim
  • Has an extremely large river delta--which river?
  • One of the poorest countries in Asia

18
(No Transcript)
19
Japan
  • One of the largest industrial leaders
  • Comprised of four main islands
  • Home of the Shinto religion
  • Famous for the samurai
  • One of the densist countries in the world
  • Mt Fuji
  • Held the winter Olympics in 1998.

20
South Korea
  • Korean Peninsula
  • Influenced heavily by the monsoons
  • Seperated from for about fifty years
  • Currently working on unification
  • What major sea is located near Korea
  • Why is Korea a concern for the U.S.?

21
(No Transcript)
22
Indonesia
  • Country comprised of thousands of islands
  • Is said to be the home of 2/3 of Muslim
    population
  • What is a series of islands called?
  • Has some of the worlds rainforest
  • Still has native languages and cultures
  • Now has the tallest building in the world

23
Philippines
  • A country made up hundreds of islands
  • Manila--capital city
  • Mt. Pinetubo
  • Claimed by the Spanish and then possessed by the
    United States in the Spanish-American War
  • Culture is a combination of Spanish/American/Nativ
    e

24
(No Transcript)
Write a Comment
User Comments (0)
About PowerShow.com