The 11 countries of Southeast Asia include over 550 million people. Despite great linguistic and cultural diversity, the region is characterized by the relatively favorable position of women in ...

From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia to the bustling cities of the modern era, the countries of Asia ... part of the world's humidity, Southeast Asia is a popular tourist destination.

South-east Asia – comprising 11 countries – is a diverse region known for its cultural richness. Different groups of people may have different perceptions of what heat means to them.

In 1976, the members signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, which emphasizes mutual respect and noninterference in other countries’ affairs. Membership doubled by the end ...

Asia is home of 65 percent of the world's Muslims, and Indonesia, in Southeast, is the world's most populous Muslim country. This essay looks at the spread of Islam into Southeast Asia and how ...