Title: ASEAN Countries
1ASEANCountries
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations
2Singapore
3Singapore
Changi Airport in Singapore is well known by
tourists and businessmen all over the world. It
is one of the busiest cargo airports in the world.
4Brunei
5Brunei
This small and wealthy country is rich in natural
resources. It is the third largest oil producer
in Southeast Asia and also the fourth largest
producer of liquefied natural gas in the world.
6Cambodia
7Cambodia
The prime attraction for visitors to the country
is Angkor Wat. It was a temple built for the king
in the early 12th century. It is the largest and
best-preserved temple in the country, featuring
the high classical style of Khmer architecture.
It has even become a symbol of the country and
appears on its national flag.
8Indonesia
9Indonesia
Lake Toba in Indonesia was formed as a result of
a massive volcanic eruption many years ago. It
has become a great tourist attraction in this
country.
10Laos
11Laos
Luang Prabang is the former capital of this
country and a World Heritage city. Tourists from
far and near travel to this place to marvel at
the wonderful patchwork of traditional wooden
houses and European architecture as the country
was once a French colony.
12Malaysia
13Malaysia
Genting Highlands is a mountain and also a famous
resort in Malaysia. It is the only legal
land-based casino in this country.
14Myanmar
15Myanmar
This country is well known for producing
sapphires, rubies and gems. These precious stones
are found on Shan Plateau in Shan State. The
plateau rises about 3000 feet above sea level.
16Philippines
17Philippines
The customs and traditions of the people are
strongly influenced by the Spanish as they had
once been a Spanish colony. Each year, the
country holds major festivities known as fiestas
which commemorate the saints of each town,
village or district. The festival season is
celebrated with chuch ceremonies, street parades,
beauty contests, fireworks and cockfighting
tournaments.
18Thailand
19Thailand
Muay Thai is the national sport of this country.
It is a form of martial art which includes
extensive use of the hands, shins, elbows and
knees. Hence it is also called The Science of
Eight Limbs.
20Vietnam
21Vietnam
The most popular national costume in this country
is the Ao Dai. It means long dress or long
tunic. It is a traditional costume worn mostly
by the women today. It is known as the symbol of
Vietnamese lives.