"Southeast Asia, also spelled South East Asia and South-East Asia, and also known as Southeastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia or SEA, is the geographical south-eastern region of Asia, consisting of the regions that are situated south of mainland China, east of the Indian subcontinent, and northwest of mainland Australia which is part of Oceania."
Arts and Culture in the context of Area Studies and Southeast Asian Studies explores the rich and diverse heritage, creative expressions, and traditional practices of the region, including visual arts, performing arts, literature, folklore, religious rituals, and cultural traditions.
History of Southeast Asia: Covers the origins, evolution, and major events of Southeast Asian societies, including the influence of colonialism and imperialism.
Arts and Culture in Southeast Asia: Covers the arts and cultures of Southeast Asia including literature, music, architecture, religion, and philosophy.
Society and Culture in Southeast Asia: Studies the social and cultural practices of Southeast Asian communities, including gender relations, family traditions, and education.
Religion and Belief Systems in Southeast Asia: Covers the major religions and beliefs systems of Southeast Asia, including Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Confucianism.
Southeast Asian Folklore and Mythology: Studies the folklore and mythology of Southeast Asia, including traditional tales and legends.
Cuisine in Southeast Asia: Examines the traditional Southeast Asian cuisine including its ingredients, preparation methods, and regional variations.
Government and Politics in Southeast Asia: Covers the political systems, governance structures, and international diplomacy of Southeast Asian countries.
Ethnic Diversity in Southeast Asia: Studies the diverse ethnic groups in Southeast Asia, including their history, culture, and traditions.
Natural Resources and the Environment in Southeast Asia: Examines the region's natural resources, including its forests, mines, and fisheries, and their impact on the environment.
Tourism in Southeast Asia: Studies the tourism industry in Southeast Asia, including its economic impact, challenges, and sustainability.
Visual Arts: This includes painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and other forms of art that are intended to be seen or viewed.
Performing Arts: This includes dance, theater, music, and other forms of art that are intended to be performed.
Literature: This includes poetry, prose, and other forms of written or spoken art.
Folklore: This includes myths, legends, and other traditional stories that are passed down from generation to generation.
Architecture: This includes the design and construction of buildings, monuments, and other structures.
Culinary Arts: This includes the preparation and presentation of food, as well as the cultural traditions and customs surrounding food.
Fashion: This includes clothing, accessories, and other forms of personal style.
Film: This includes movies and other forms of visual storytelling.
Photography: This includes the art of capturing and creating images using a camera.
Crafts: This includes traditional handicrafts, such as weaving, pottery, and woodworking.
Tattooing: This includes the art of creating designs and images on the skin using ink or other pigments.
Musicology: This includes the study of music, its history, theory, and cultural context.
"Southeast Asia is bordered to the north by East Asia, to the west by South Asia and the Bay of Bengal, to the east by Oceania and the Pacific Ocean, and to the south by Australia and the Indian Ocean."
"Apart from the British Indian Ocean Territory and two out of 26 atolls of Maldives in South Asia, Maritime Southeast Asia is the only other subregion of Asia that lies partly within the Southern Hemisphere."
"The region lies near the intersection of geological plates, with both heavy seismic and volcanic activities."
"The Sunda Plate is the main plate of the region, featuring almost all Southeast Asian countries except Myanmar, northern Thailand, northern Laos, northern Vietnam, and northern Luzon of the Philippines."
"The mountain ranges in Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and the Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, and Timor are part of the Alpide belt."
"Both seismic belts meet in Indonesia, causing the region to have relatively high occurrences of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia."
"It covers about 4,500,000 km2 (1,700,000 sq mi), which is 8% of Eurasia and 3% of Earth's total land area."
"Its total population is more than 675 million, about 8.5% of the world's population."
"The region is culturally and ethnically diverse, with hundreds of languages spoken by different ethnic groups."
"Ten countries in the region are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional organisation established for economic, political, military, educational, and cultural integration amongst its members."
"Historically, Southeast Asia was significantly influenced by Indian, Chinese, Muslim, and colonial cultures, which became core components of the region's cultural and political institutions."
"Most modern Southeast Asian countries were colonized by European powers."
"Several Southeast Asian countries were also briefly occupied by the Japanese Empire during World War II."
"The aftermath of World War II saw most of the region decolonized."
"Southeast Asia is predominantly governed by independent states."
"It covers about 4,500,000 km2 (1,700,000 sq mi), which is 8% of Eurasia..."
"Its total population is more than 675 million, about 8.5% of the world's population."
"It is the third most populous geographical region in Asia after South Asia and East Asia."
"Ten countries in the region are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional organization established for economic, political, military, educational, and cultural integration amongst its members."