Southeast Asia: Islands & Resources
The importance of the Strait of Malacca and the diverse cultures of Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Key Questions
- 1Why is the Strait of Malacca one of the most important chokepoints in the world?
- 2How does the geography of an archipelago (like Indonesia) make governing difficult?
- 3How has the history of the spice trade shaped the culture of Southeast Asia?
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