Southeast Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are

geographically south of China, east of India, west ofNew Guinea and north of Australia. The region
lies near the intersection ofgeological plates, with heavy seismic and volcanic activity. Southeast
Asia consists of two geographic regions:
Maritime Southeast Asia, comprising Philippines, East Malaysia, East
Timor, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore.
Mainland Southeast Asia, also known as Indochina, comprisingCambodia, Laos, Myanmar
(Burma), Thailand, West Malaysia andVietnam;
The major religions are Islam, and Buddhism, followed by Christianity. However, a wide variety of
religions are found throughout the region, includingHinduism and many animist-influenced practices.
Political
Definitions of "Southeast Asia" vary, but most definitions include the area represented by the
countries and territories listed below. All of the countries excluding East Timor are members of
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The area, together with part of South Asia,
was widely known as the East Indies or simply the Indies until the 20th century.Christmas Island and
the Cocos (Keeling) Islands are considered part of Southeast Asia though they are governed by
Australia. Sovereignty issues exist over some islands in the South China Sea. Papua New
Guinea has stated that it might join ASEAN, and is currently an observer.
Countries
Country Capital
Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan
Cambodia Phnom Penh
East Timor Dili
Indonesia Jakarta
Laos Vientiane
Country Capital
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
Myanmar Nay Pyi Taw
Philippines Manila
Singapore Singapore
Thailand Bangkok
Vietnam Hanoi
Administrative subdivisions of countries
Territory Area (km
2
) Population Density (/km
2
)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 8,250 356,152 43

Southeast Asia is geographically divided into two subregions, namely Mainland Southeast
Asia (or Indochina) and Maritime Southeast Asia (or the similarly defined Malay Archipelago)
(Indonesian: Nusantara).
Mainland Southeast Asia includes:
Cambodia
Laos
Myanmar (Burma)
Thailand
Vietnam
Peninsular Malaysia
Maritime Southeast Asia includes:
East Malaysia
Philippines
Brunei
Indonesia
Singapore
East Timor
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India are geographically considered part of Southeast Asia.
The rest of New Guinea is sometimes included; so are Palau, Guam, and the Northern Mariana
Islands, which were all part of the Spanish East Indies.
The eastern half of Indonesia and East Timor (east of the Wallace Line) are considered to be
biogeographically part of Oceania.