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The earth is divided into an imaginary id by lines of "latitude" and "longitude". Lines of latitude measue north and south, from 0 degrees (at the equator) to 90 degrees (at the earth's poles). Lines of longitude measue east and west, from 0 degrees to 180 degrees BUT there is no natural divider for 0 degrees and 180 degrees like ther is with the equator. SO it was agreed by navigators that 0 degrees would be the line of longitude that runs through Greenwich England. Therefore when travelling from 0 degrees (in England) to the FAR EAST (close to 180 degrees east) you are in Asian waters. If you travel to the WEST (close to 150 degrees west) you are in the United States. The reason that these terms now apply to countries and lifestyles is because China and the US (for example) are the major countries at those latitudes. Because it is on the far east.. I guess.. I mean tha!
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Why is Asia called the far east?
The reason Asia is called Far East is because people had to travel far to the east to trade with them
What is Southeast Asia also called?
Asia has been called many things over the course of history. Two of the most popular names for Asia have been the Orient, the Far East.
Where was Hinduism concentrated in 1500?
Christianity was concentrated primarily in Europe and on the east coast of North America
Why is the Philippines called the crossroads of the Pacific?
The Philippines is The Philippines is the gateway of asia because of its central location in the southeast. the gateway of asia because of its central location in the southeast.
What are the 9 regions of the world?
Following are the 9 regions of the world: Europe,North America,South america,South Asia,Southeast Asia,Central Asia,Africa,Far East,Middle East.
What continent is southeast of Asia?
Australia is the continent southeast of Asia.
What country in East Asia currently has the lowest percentage of its population living in urban areas?
East Asia usually only includes Mongolia, China, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan. However, there is also a region known as Southeast Asia, which could be considered East Asia. Even so, perhaps you meant the Far East, which includes both East and Southeast Asia. Papua New Guinea could be considered East Asia, although the country is usually defined as part of Oceania. Its urbanization rate is 12%, the second lowest in the world. Cambodia is in the Far East (Southeast Asia) and its urbanization rate is 22%, the 15th lowest in the world. China is truly the country in East Asia with the lowest urbanization rate, at 51%.
Is Japan a Southeast or a Northeast Asian Country?
Southeast Asia is Vietnam and its surrounding countries (Lao, Cambodia, etc.). Japan & China have traditionally been called the "Far East" (Far Orient). With all of the new terms people want to make in this century (e.g. Middle East/Southwest Asia, etc.)...Northeast Asia for Japan sounds fairly accurate. After all, Northeast of Japan is Alaska and the North Pole.
What nation in east Asia is considered developed?
Japan at the far east of Asia.
Is Australia a far east country?
Australia is a country and a continent to the south east of Asia.Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, lying to the south of Southeast Asia, and dividing the Indian and South Pacific Oceans.
What hemisphere do monkeys live in?
Mountain gorillas reside in Southeast Asia, located in the Eastern Hemisphere, hence the term, 'the Far East'.
What are asians nationality?
1. SOUTHWEST Asia: Jordan, Israel, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan. 2. SOUTH Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet. 3. SOUTHEAST Asia: Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam. 4. Central Asia: Mongolia/China 5. FAR EAST (Far Orient/Eastern Asia): Korea, Japan. 6. FAR WEST Asia (Asia Minor): Turkey.
