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Far East
The Far East (/fɑːr iːst/) is a term often used to describe the geographical, economic, and cultural region that includes East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Russian Far East.
Etymology
The term "Far East" originated in Europe, and it is a relative geographical term in Western cultures. It is "far" in relation to Europe, the Western part of the continent of Eurasia.
Related Terms
- East Asia: The eastern subregion of the Asian continent, which includes countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea.
- Southeast Asia: A subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia.
- Russian Far East: The easternmost territory of Russia, between Lake Baikal in Eastern Siberia and the Pacific Ocean.
- Western cultures: Refers to social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, belief systems, political systems, and specific artifacts and technologies that have some origin or association with Europe.
Pronunciation
- Far East: /fɑːr iːst/
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Far East
- Wikipedia's article - Far East
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