Gateway to East Asia
Discover East Asia
Welcome to East Asia, a region known for its rich history, dynamic cultures, and stunning landscapes. On this page, explore the unique identity of each country through its map, population, and land area.
Discover the diversity that shapes this part of the world, from bustling cities to serene countryside.
This introduction is your first step into a deeper journey—unveiling the economies, transportation systems, cultures, and scientific achievements of East Asia. Let’s begin exploring what makes these nations truly remarkable.
Countries of the Far East
Countries of the Far East
Important Note
When exploring the Far East's economy, culture, science, and technology, we will focus on key sectors and highlights from selected countries in the region. Our goal is to showcase the most important industries, cultural aspects, and technological advancements that shape the Far East today.
We won't cover every sector in each country. Instead, we’ll select the most significant examples to give you a clear and concise overview.
China is the world's second-largest economy, with a GDP exceeding $19 trillion. The country's economic success is driven by industrial expansion, innovation in manufacturing, and global trade. China's focus on technology, infrastructure development, and export-oriented growth has made it a major player in the global economy.
Singapore is a small but highly developed country with a strong economy. Its GDP is around $548 billion. Singapore's success comes from its open trade policies, strategic location, and investments in technology and education. The country is known for its financial services, electronics, and tourism industries.
Malaysia has a diverse economy with a GDP of about $492 billion. The country has transitioned from an agriculture-based economy to one focused on manufacturing and services. Key industries include electronics, palm oil, and tourism. Malaysia's strategic location and trade policies have helped it become a major exporter in the region.
Vietnam's economy has been growing rapidly, with a GDP of approximately $340 billion. The country has become a hub for manufacturing and exports, especially in electronics and textiles. Vietnam's economic success is driven by foreign investments, trade agreements, and a young, dynamic workforce.
Japan is the third-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of over $4.9 trillion. Japan is known for its innovations in technology, automobiles, and electronics. The country's economic strength comes from its highly skilled workforce, strong industrial base, and focus on research and development.
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Vietnam
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Cộng hòa Xã hội Chủ nghĩa Việt Nam), referred to as "Vietnam", is a socialist country in Asia. Vietnam is located in the east of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia, bordering Guangxi and Yunnan in the north, and Laos and Cambodia in the west. It is a multi-ethnic country dominated by the Jing nationality. It is one of the best tourist countries in the world, attracting a great many of tourists to its breathtaking mountains, beautiful beaches and UNESCO world cultural and natural heritages every year. November to February is the best time to visit Vietnam. Vietnam is rich in tourism resources, and 5 scenic spots are listed by UNESCO as world cultural and natural heritage. Vietnam enjoys popular tourist destinations, mature tourist facilities and good service, where you can have a pleasant exploration trip without spending a lot of money.
Vietnam Facts
Official Country Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam,Vietnam
Location: Southeast Asia
Capital: Hanoi
Area Code: +84
Time Zone: UTC+7
Population: 92.7 million
Area (km²): 329,556
Languages: Vietnamese
Major Tourism Cities/Places: Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong, Da Nang, Hue
China
The People's Republic of China, simply known as China (Chinese:中国, pinyin: zhōng guó)is located in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion. It is a unified multi-ethnic country with the Han nationality as the main nation. China is one of the four earliest civilizations nations in the world with Yellow River and Yangtze River as its base and cradles. Currently, China is governed by the Communist Party of China (founded in 1921), it has 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Chongqing) and two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. Since the economic reform took place in 1978, China has emerged on the international stage as a fast-growing power house in Southeast Asia.
China Facts
Official Country Name: People's Republic of China, China
Location: Asia
Capital: Beijing
Area Code: +86
Time Zone: UTC+8
Population: 1.4 billion
Land Area (km²): 9.6 million
Languages: Chinese
Major Tourism Cities/Places: Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin
Malaysia
Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia. The sun is plentiful and the climate is pleasant. The tourism resources of Malaysia are very rich, with many high-quality beaches, exotic islands, primitive tropical jungles, precious flora and fauna, various caves, ancient folk customs, long historical and cultural relics. Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru are 6 famous tourist cities in Malaysia that you cannot miss. There are no obvious four seasons in Malaysia, and the average annual temperature is between 26°C and 29°C. October to December is the rainy season. You can travel to Malaysia all year round. Malaysia Travel Guide page helps you learn more about Malaysia tours, Malaysian tourist cities, Malaysian attractions and culture as well as Malaysian customs.
Malaysia Facts
Official Country Name: Malaysia
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Location: Southeast Asia
Area Code: +60
Time Zone: UTC+8
Population: 32.66 million
Land Area (km²): 330345
Languages: Malay
Major Tourism Places: Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi
Singapore
Republic of Singapore, referred to as Singapore, also known as Lion City, is a tropical island country in Southeast Asia. Singapore is located at the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula in Asia, bordering Malaysia in the north and Indonesia across the sea from the south. In addition to Singapore Island (88.5% of the country's total area), the country also includes 63 surrounding small islands. Singapore is located near the equator, so there is very little difference in climate throughout the year. The average annual temperature is between 23 and 31 degrees Celsius, which is very warm. Therefore, the climate is not the main factor for travel to Singapore. Food lovers can visit Singapore in April and July, when there will be the annual World Foodies Summit and Singapore Food Festival. After years of rapid development, Singapore has become a prosperous city that perfectly blends the essence of Eastern and Western cultures. The neat streets, good security, simple folk customs, colorful culture and beautiful sceneries make this green country full of charm. You should not miss the chance to visit Singapore.
Singapore Facts
Official Country Name: Republic of Singapore
Location: Southeast Asia
Area Code: +65
Time Zone: UTC+8
Population: 5.64 million
Land Area (km²): 724.4
Languages: English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil
Major Tourism Places: Merlion Park, Chinatown, Little India, Clarke Quay
South Korea
South Korea, officially named "Republic of Korea", is a coastal country in East Asia, located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, lies east to the Asian mainland, and close to North Korean, Japan and China in geography. South Korea occupies an area of about 100,000 square kilometers, with Seoul as its capital and largest city, and it has a population of about 51 million, with the Korean nationality as its biggest nationality.
South Korea borders with North Korea in the north of Korean Peninsula, and faces sea in three sides. It is dominated by a continental climate in the north and a subtropical climate in the south, with a cold winter and a humid and hot summer. In winter, the lowest temperature could be down to −20°C (−4°F), while in summer, the highest temperature would climb to 30 °C (86°F). June, July and August are in the rainy season, and waterfall descends from the south to the north.
South Korea Facts
Official Country Name: 대한민국, Republic of Korea
Location: Southern Part of the Korean Peninsula
Capital: Seoul
Area Code: 00 82
Time Zone: UTC+9
Population: 51,635,256
Area (km²): 100,000
Languages: Korean
Major Tourism Cities/Places: Seoul, Busan, Gyeonggi, Incheno, Jeju Island, Seoul Tower, Gyeongbok Palace
Recommended tour: 5 Days Seoul Exploring Tour.
Indonesia
Republic of Indonesia, referred to as Indonesia, is a Southeast Asian country and its capital is Jakarta, bordering Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. Composed of approximately 17,508 islands, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago country, with territories spanning Asia and Oceania. It is known as the "Land of Thousand Islands". Among them, the larger islands are Kalimantan, Sumatra, Irian, Sulawesi and Java.
Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country, after China, India, the United States. Indonesia is one of the founding countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and a member of G20, Southeast Asia's largest economies.
Indonesia Facts
Official Country Name: Republic of Indonesia
Capital: Jakarta
Location: Southeast Asia
Area Code: +62
Time Zone: UTC+7 ~ UTC+9
Population: 262 million
Religion: Islam
Land Area (km²): 1913578
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia
Major Tourism Places: Bali, Yogyakarta, Lombok
Philippines
Republic of the Philippines, referred to as the Philippines, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is a multi-ethnic island country in Southeast Asia, bordering the South China Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.
There are more than 7100 large and small islands in the Philippines with an area of 297,700 square kilometers. These islands are like shining pearls, dotted with numerous waves in the western Pacific Ocean, and the Philippines is therefore known as the "Western Pacific Pearl".
Philippines Facts
Official Country Name: Republic of the Philippines
Capital: Metro Manila
Location: Southeast Asia
Area Code: +63
Time Zone: UTC+8
Population: 102 million
Government Type: Presidential Republic
Religion: Catholicism
Land Area (km²): 299700
Languages: Tagalog, English
Major Tourism Places: Cebu, Bohol Island, Palawan, Boracay Island
Thailand
Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
Thailand Facts
Currency: Thai Baht
Official language: Thai
Population: 71.8 million (2023) World Bank
King: Maha Vajiralongkorn
Dialing code: +66
Date format: dd/mm/yyyy (BE)