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1) Philippines
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The Philippines were first settled by the Negritos people who arrived at the islands thousands of years ago. The Polynesians arrived next, followed by the Chinese and Arabs. The first Europeans arrived in 1521, when the country was claimed for Spain. In 1898, the Spanish were defeated by the United States, who officially gained control of the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. In 1935, the U.S. made the Philippines a self-governing territory,...
2) Japan
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Japan is an island nation, located in the Pacific Ocean to the east of the Asian continent. It is a fascinating country made up of thousands of islands. The four largest are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. These are referred to as the "home islands." Ninety-seven percent of Japan's total area includes these islands. Since World War II, Japan has undergone a massive economic expansion propelled by the car industry and the electronics industry....
3) Malaysia
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Malaysia became an independent country in 1957 and raised its first flag in 1963. Since then, it has made many strides to become a country that people want to belong to. The nation's rich cultural heritage stems from years as a meeting point for many cultures, thanks to its suitable location as a trading post. Once a British colony, Malaysia today is a melting pot of cultures, including Indian, Chinese, and those with Malaysian heritage.
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4) South Korea
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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a unique Asian country that has been called a "miracle" of the East. This primarily mountainous country has over 50 million residents, most of whom reside in one major city: Seoul, the capital. When Japan lost, World War II, Korea was divided into two zones. This was meant to be a temporary division, but it is still there today and South Korea encompasses the land that is south of the 38th parallel....
5) Thailand
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Thailand has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Interestingly, it is the only country in Southeast Asia that escaped European rule. Thailand shares its borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. Thai people make up most of the population, while other groups include Chinese Malays, Khmer, and some small minority populations. Today, tourism is very important to the country, contributing greatly to the Thai economy. However, manufacturing...
6) Indonesia
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Indonesia is a beautiful country, officially called the Republic of Indonesia. Located between the Pacific and Indian oceans, it's the largest island country and has over 17,000 islands to explore. Indonesia is a highly populated country with 140 million people. It is also home to the world's largest Muslim population. Today, Indonesia values its diversity and has become the world's 16th largest economy. The nation is a rapidly developing country...
7) Singapore
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Singapore is an island nation located just south of Malaysia. It was first settled in the second century by the Sumatran Srivijaya Empire. Then from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, it was controlled by the Sultanate of Johor. In the early nineteenth century, the British arrived, turning Singapore into a major trading port in Southeast Asia. During World War II, the island was occupied by the Japanese, who were eventually defeated. In 1965,...
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