G8 W1 EXPLORATION IN EAST ASIA Regionpptx

History of East Asia

1. EXPLORATION OF EAST ASIA

2. Identifying the Boundaries East Asia is a large expanse of territory with China as its largest country. The modern states of East Asia include China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan with two quasi-dependent territories, Hong Kong and Macau, under Chinese sovereignty.

3. East Asia is one of the most economically prosperous regions in the world. Countries like Japan and South Korea are among the most developed in the world, while China is rapidly growing.

4. The food is also incredibly diverse and delicious. From Chinese dumplings to Japanese sushi, there are endless options to explore. This is also home to some of the most beautiful and impressive landscapes in the world. From the towering mountains of China to the stunning beaches of South Korea, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

5. China is the largest country in East Asia in both physical size and population. Other countries of East Asia include Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan. Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are associated with mainland China.

6. Demographics

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9. East Asia is home to one-fifth of the human population. The location of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, just off the coast of mainland China, creates an industrial environment that has awakened the human entrepreneurial spirit of the realm.

10. Physical Geography East Asia is surrounded by a series of mountain ranges in the west, Russia in the north, and Southeast Asia to the south. The Himalayan Mountains are among the highest mountain ranges in the world, and Mt. Everest is the planet’s tallest peak.

11. Mongolia’s Altay Mountains, the Mongolian Plateau, and the Gobi Desert act as borders between Eastern Asia and Russia. From Western to Northeastern China, the Huang He River, aka the Yellow River, is one of the major rivers of East Asia. The riverbanks of this region have fertile soil and are adequate for agricultural purposes. With innovations, even the hilly terrain has become useful for agricultural production.

12. The Culture Of East Asia East Asia's cultural influence has been mainly from northern and southern China, which was, for a long period, the dominant region. For instance, Japan and Korea embraced the Chinese calendar system, political and legal systems, religious beliefs, architectural style, terminology, the common writing system, and literature.

13. Every year, from January 21 to February 20, Lunar New Year is celebrated by the Chinese, and, at the same time, Koreans celebrate Seollal aka Korean New Year. From January 25 to March 2, Tibetans celebrate White Moon, aka Losar or Tsagaan Sar. Chinese people also celebrate Lantern Festival from February 4 to March 6, known as Upper Yuan Festival.