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Mainland Southeast Asia
Mainland Southeast Asia, also known as the Indochinese Peninsula, is the continental portion of Southeast Asia, comprising the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia. It lies strategically between the Indian subcontinent and East Asia, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. This region is known for its diverse geography, rich cultural heritage, and deep historical connections with both Indian and Chinese civilizations. Historically, the term “Indochina” was coined in the early 19th century to highlight the region’s blend of Indian and Chinese influences. These two great civilizations shaped the languages, religions, art, and political systems of the region…
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The Mongolic peoples
Tibetans Tibetans are an indigenous ethnic group primarily associated with the high-altitude region of Tibet on the Tibetan Plateau in Central Asia. They number around 7.7 million globally, with the majority living in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and significant populations in neighboring Chinese provinces such as Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan. Many Tibetans also live in exile, particularly in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and the West, where they continue to preserve their cultural identity. The Tibetan people speak Tibetic languages, part of the larger Tibeto-Burman language family. Their written language is based on classical Tibetan script, which has been in use for centuries and remains central to religious texts,…
