A Guide to Southeast Asia: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos

Southeast Asia typically refers to the peninsular region in Asia comprising the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and West Malaysia, though it is often known to include many small islands in the region as well. All countries comprise about 8.5% of the world's population and 3% of Earth's total land area. SE Asia is the most culturally diverse region of the world.