Southeast Asia by BillPennington

Once known as Batavia, the people of this mega city of nearly 20 million still refer to themselves as "orang Betawi". Name this Southeast Asian capital.

The Emerald Buddha, a jadeite statue and symbol of the Thai monarchy, currently sits in a temple of the same name in the Royal Palace in Bangkok. Until 1779, it sat in another Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Ho Phra Keo (which is still there) in what present day location?

What country's official languages include Tetum, a local Austronesian language?

If you were sitting in a World Heritage listed Georgetown street, eating a plate of nasi lemak and washing it down with a glass of teh tarik, what country would you be in?

Located in the Irrawaddy Basin, this complex of over 2,000 temples was the capital of a Buddhist Kingdom from the 9th to the 14th centuries before falling into decline. Now a major tourist drawcard, what name does this ancient city normally go by these days?

The Tonle Sap lake and river system supports the livelihoods of millions in Cambodia. What is unusual, or even unique, about the Tonle Sap river?

Of the ten member states of ASEAN, five drive on the left and five drive on the right. Name at least three of these countries that drive on the left.

If you landed at Noi Bai Airport, after clearing immigration you would be a short 200,000 dong taxi ride from the centre of what capital city?

Lee Kwan Yew (b. 1923 - d. 2015) was the first and longest serving Prime Minister of what country?

Gaining independence from its colonial masters as late as 1 January 1984, this small, oil-rich sultanate has been under continuous martial law for more than 50 years.

The "EDSA Revolutions" took place in Manila, Philippines in 1986 and 2001. Who or what is "EDSA"?

Two countries in Southeast Asia have experienced United Nations peacekeeping missions. the acronyms for these missions were UNTAC (1992-3) and UNTAET (1999-2002). Name both countries.