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Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
Created byMr. Raponi
Myanmar
Thailand
Laos
Cambodia
Vietnam
Malaysia
Brunei
Philippines
Indonesia
Singapore
The only
_______________ country of Southeast Asia, Laos is covered with mountains.
Southeast Asia’s longest river the
_______________ provides Laos with access to the ocean.
The Mekong River, The longest river
in Southeast Asia. 2,700 Miles
Economy of Laos
Laos’s ____________ government runs the country’s economy.
Farmers grow fruits, vegetables and rice.
Industry is still underdeveloped because of isolation and years of
_________________.
People of Laos
80% of the
_______ million people live in villages and towns near the Mekong.
The capital city of
_____________ is located near the river.
Cambodians have faced almost constant warfare since
the ___________.
In
_____________ a democratic government finally came to power after years and years of hardship.
Economy of Cambodia
For many years, Cambodia was a rich
_______________ country.
By the __________ its economy was in ruins because of war.
Today, the democratic government is still trying to rebuild.
Ummm. I’ll Pass Thanks!
In the town of Skuon tarantula spiders are very commonly eaten by the locals, travelers who pass through often try them too. The locals developed rather a taste for the furry 8-legged arachnids and now they still form a major part of the towns dietary intake. Hundreds of these spiders are hunted, cooked and sold everyday in what must be one of the more unusual 'fast food' arrangements ever seen.
People of
Cambodia
Most of Cambodia’s 12 million people belong to the
______________ ethnic group.
Only about 10% live in cities such as the capital of
_______________.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built by the king in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation, first Hindu, then Buddhist. It is the world's largest religious building.It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Angkor Wat was in the Top 21 Finalists for the 7 Wonders of the World in 2007
Vietnam lies on the east coast of mainland Southeast Asia.
A few decades ago, Vietnam was a large topic of conversation everyday in the U.S. as we were involved in a war there for a number of years.
The Vietnam War
58,236 American Soldiers were killed in Vietnam.
Another 153,482 wounded.1,740 soldiers were missing.
Richard L. Cotter Personal Data
Home of Record: Peabody, Massachusetts
Date of birth: Monday, 06/11/1945
Start Tour: Wednesday, 10/02/1968
Casualty Date: Monday, 02/10/1969
Age at Loss: 23
Economy of Vietnam
Vietnam’s
________________ government runs the country’s economy.
Coal, zinc and other minerals are plentiful in north and central Vietnam.
Years of
______________ have kept industries from fully developing.
People of Vietnam
About 85% of
Vietnam’s ________ million people belong to the Vietnamese ethnic group.
The two largest cities are
_______________ and the capital city of
______________.