Countries

Searching for specific country content, for good websites or even a list of the countries of Asia? Content will be added regularly to this page.

Defining Asia

Defining the countries of Asia is a contested matter; teachers and students might use this topic as the basis for research and discussion. The AEF has defined the region as follows:
‘Asia’ can be defined in geographical terms, but it can also be described in terms of cultural, religious, historical and linguistic boundaries or commonalities.
In Australian schools, studies of Asia are likely to cover the sub-regions of:

• North-east Asia including China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan
• South-east Asia including Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, East Timor, the Philippines and Cambodia
• South Asia including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
   

Spotlight on Korea

Inside King Sejong’s Gate

A lively portrait of contemporary South Korea for primary students.

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Go Korea!

This resource - for History, SOSE, English and The Arts - explores four themes relating to Korea.

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Snapshots of Asia: Korea

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of Korea whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom.

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Websites we like

Korea Net is an official government site that offers extensive information about Korean economy, government, social and cultural life and up-to-date news. It is a portal to a host of other excellent Korea-related websites.

OhmyNews is a South Korean online newspaper website with the motto "Every Citizen is a Reporter". About 20% of the site's content is written by the 55-person staff, while most of the articles are written by other freelance contributors who are mostly ordinary citizens. OhmyNews was reportedly influential in determining the outcome of the South Korean presidential elections in December 2002 with the election of Roh Moo Hyun.