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Southeast Asia Map Quiz — 11 Countries from Myanmar to Timor-Leste

Southeast Asia is one of the world's most diverse regions — 11 countries spanning the Indochina Peninsula, Malay Archipelago, and thousands of islands. This free online Southeast Asia geography quiz tests your ability to identify every country from Myanmar in the northwest to Timor-Leste in the east. A great test for travelers, students, and anyone passionate about this extraordinary region.

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Southeast Asia Map Quiz: Mainland vs. Island Countries

Mainland Southeast Asia (Indochina Peninsula): Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia — these are the continental countries. Island Southeast Asia (Malay Archipelago): Malaysia (both peninsula and Borneo), Singapore (city-state island), Brunei (Borneo), Indonesia (17,000+ islands), Philippines (7,000+ islands), Timor-Leste (Timor island). Visualizing this mainland/island divide makes the quiz much easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are in Southeast Asia? ▾
The 11 countries of Southeast Asia are: Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, and Timor-Leste (East Timor). Indonesia is the largest by area and population, while Singapore is the smallest and most densely populated.
What is Timor-Leste? ▾
Timor-Leste (also called East Timor) is the eastern half of the island of Timor in the Malay Archipelago. It is one of the world's newest countries, gaining full independence from Indonesia in 2002 after a long independence struggle. It is the youngest and least-known country in Southeast Asia.
Where is Brunei on the map? ▾
Brunei is a small, oil-rich sultanate on the northern coast of the island of Borneo (in Malaysian territory). It is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak and the South China Sea. Despite its tiny size, Brunei has one of the highest per-capita incomes in Asia due to its oil wealth.
What is the largest country in Southeast Asia? ▾
Indonesia is the largest Southeast Asian country by both area (735,358 sq mi, 14th largest in the world) and population (275 million, 4th most populous country). Indonesia is an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Borneo (shared with Malaysia and Brunei), Sulawesi, and the western half of New Guinea.