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Explore the ASEAN member states, highlighting their unique characteristics such as heads of state, capitals, land area, population, official languages, religions, and currencies. From Brunei's small yet significant presence to Indonesia's vast landscape and diverse cultures, each country contributes to the rich tapestry of Southeast Asia. This overview provides insights into the political and social frameworks of these nations, enhancing understanding of their roles within ASEAN and the broader region.
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Background Information • Head of State:His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah • Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan • Land area:5.8 thousand sq. km • Population:370.1 thousand (2005) • Language:Malay, English • Religion:Islam • Currency:B$ (Bruneian Dollar).
Background Information • Head of State:His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni • Head of Government:Prime Minister Hun Sen • Capital:Phnom Penh • Land area:181.0 thousand sq. km • Population:13,661.4 thousand • Language:Khmer • Religion:Buddhism • Currency:Riel
Background Information • Head of State:President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono • Capital: Jakarta • Land area:1,890.8 thousand sq. km • Population:219,205.0 thousand • Language:Bahasa Indonesia • Religion: Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism • Currency:Rupiah
Background Information Head of State:President Choummaly Sayasone Head of Government:Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh Capital: Vientiane Land area:236.8 thousand sq. km Population:5,938.8 thousand Language:Lao Religion:Buddhism Currency: Kip
Background Information • Head of State:DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Dipertuan Agung Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail • Head of Government:Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi • Capital:Kuala Lumpur • Land area:330.3 thousand sq. km • Population:26,127.7 thousand • Language:Melayu, English, Chinese, Tamil • Religion: Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity • Currency:Malaysian Ringgit
Background Information • Head of State:Senior General Than Shwe • Head of Government:Prime Minister Lt. Gen. Soe Win • Capital: Yangon • Land area:676.6 thousand sq. km • Population:56,002.6 thousands (2005) • Language:Myanmar • Religion:Buddhism, Christianity, Islam • Currency: Myanmar Kyat
Background Information • Head of State:President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo • Capital: Manila • Land area:300.0 thousand sq. km • Population:85,236.9 thousands • Language:Filipino, English, Spanish • Religion: Christianity (Catholicism, Protestantism, Philippine Independent Church, Iglesia ni Kristo); Islam • Currency:Peso
Background Information • Head of State:President S R Nathan • Head of Government:Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong • Capital: Singapore • Land area:697.1 sq.km • Population:4.198 million (2004)Language:English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil • Religion:Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Hinduism • Currency:Singapore Dollar (S$)
Background Information • Head of State:His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej • Head of Government:Prime Minister General Surayud Chulanont (Ret.) • Capital:Bangkok • Land area:513.3 thousand sq. km • Population:64,763.0 thousands • Language:Thai • Religion:Buddhism, Islam • Currency:Baht
Background Information • Head of State:President Tran Duc Luong • Head of Government:Prime Minister Phan Van Khai • Capital:Ha Noi • Land area:330.4 thousands sq. km • Population:83,119.9 thousands • Language:Vietnamese • Religion:Buddhism, Christianity