Southeast Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the regions that are geographically south of China, east of the Indian subcontinent and north-west of Australia.
Southeast Asia consists of eleven countries that reach from eastern India to China, and is generally divided into “mainland” and “island” zones. The mainland (Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam) is actually an extension of the Asian continent. Island or maritime Southeast Asia includes Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, and the new nation of East Timor (formerly part of Indonesia).
Tucked in the southeast corner of the world, this amalgamation of countries is well-known throughout the world for its amiable weather, splendid beaches, eccentric culture and budget-friendly travel. Often cited as the favourite corner of the world for backpackers and adventure seekers, it offers a surreal blend of exquisite views (ranging from blue waters to abandoned islands to volcanoes and mighty mountains), a tasty and rather, unusual cuisine (from prawns and fishes to octopuses and even tarantulas), dirt cheap prices (but extraordinary experiences Ð in music, art, culture and nature) and some of the best air connections in terms of quick, cheap flights Ð making travel easy and fun.
