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Southeast Asia is divided into the mainland and the archipelago. The mainland consists of countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, while the archipelago includes Indonesia and the Philippines.
Major landforms in Asia include the Himalayas, the Gobi Desert, the Arabian Desert, the Siberian Plain, the Tibetan Plateau, and the Great Wall of China. Asia also contains several significant rivers such as the Ganges, Yangtze, and Mekong.
No. It is located south of southeast Asia.
North Central Asia has diverse landforms including plateaus, mountains (e.g. Altai Mountains), deserts (e.g. Gobi Desert), and steppes. It also contains several major rivers like the Ob, Yenisei, and Lena Rivers.
Asia's major landforms were created by a combination of tectonic plate movements, volcanic activity, and erosion over millions of years. The collision of tectonic plates, such as the Indian plate colliding with the Eurasian plate, led to the formation of mountain ranges like the Himalayas. Volcanic eruptions also contributed to the creation of landforms like volcanic islands and plateaus. Erosion by wind, water, and ice further shaped the land by carving out valleys, canyons, and other distinctive features.
The largest port in Southeast Asia is the Port of Singapore. It is one of the busiest and most important ports in the world, serving as a major hub for international trade and shipping in the region.