Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: War for Independence
Comprehensive site examining though pictures, news articles, and first person accounts, all aspects of the Bangladesh Declaration of Independence in 1971.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Bangladesh
The Library of Congress provides this site on Bangladesh, part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Philippines
The Library of Congress offers a detailed history of the Philippines along with background on such areas as economics, populations, vital statistics, and the like.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Philippines Has 400 More Islands Than Thought!
Article and video report on the many thousands of islands that make up the Southeast Asian nation of the Phillippines. Includes video.
Other
Www Hmong Homepage
Hmong Homepage serves as a gathering place for information about the Hmong, a people indigenous to Vietnam and Laos, and their diaspora following the Vietnam War. Includes historical information about Hmong people and extensive...
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United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Southeast Asia [Pdf]
This map from the United Nations shows the countries of Southeast Asia. Major rivers are labeled, as are cities.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: u.s. Urges Alliance for Progress
In the field of foreign affairs, President Kennedy faced a series of challenging situations in Cuba, in Southeast Asia, and in Berlin. In 1961, he initiiated a program called the Alliance for Progress aimed to establish economic...
Curated OER
History Matters: Declaration of Independence of Vietnam
On September 2, 1945, Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the independent Democratic Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi?s Ba Dinh square. The first lines of his speech repeated verbatim the famous second paragraph of America?s 1776 Declaration of...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Laos
This site provides a brief history of Laos, including a discussion of the People's Democratic Republic established in 1975. Pictures and a map included, as well as information on culture and demographics.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Southeast Asia
Learn about the warrior dragon king of Southeast Asia who had a 100 sons. Discover how most of the myths of Southeast Asia originate from Lac Long Quan or other dragons.
Northern Illinois University
Political and Cultural Geography of Southeast Asia
This page provides a good introduction for students to the main geographical features of Southeast Asia. Provides information on the individual countries that make up Southeast Asia and gives some physical geographical facts about...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Indonesia
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Indonesia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Cambodia
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Cambodia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Malaysia
"Malaysia comes in two parts, Peninsular Malaysia, and East Malaysia, on the northern edge of Borneo. Throughout Malaysia you'll find warm, friendly people, unusual wildlife, pristine tropical rainforests and beaches." Use this site to...
Other
K 3 Learning Pages: Tsunami Disaster
This site features several links to tsunami relief sites. Students and teachers can access information about the tsunami relief efforts through these resources.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Pol Pot's Legacy
This site discusses Pol Pot's (1926-1998 CE)impact on Cambodia yesterday and today. Transcript from a NewsHour report.
Orpheus Books
Q Files: Cambodia
Colorful maps, photos and illustrations complement the history and geography of Cambodia in this encyclopedia entry.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: History
This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Myanmar: Burma
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of Myanmar, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Laos
Features a country profile of the Asian nation of Laos, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Cambodia
This is an interesting reference source and travel guide to Cambodia that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Vietnam
Offers a virtual destination guide and profile of the south-east Asian nation of Vietnam, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Philippines
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of the Philippines. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Malaysia
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of Malaysia. Content includes background overview, a country profile, and numerous links to key information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...