Overview Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an East Asian republic. It is situated in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, at the confluence of the East and South China Seas, with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.

Overview Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River. When Spanish missionaries came in the 16th century, the area was inhabited by the Creek and Cherokee Indians. English settlement began in Savannah in 1733, when James Oglethorpe built a debtors’ shelter.

Overview Russia, the world’s largest country, accounts for one-tenth of all territory on the planet. It straddles 11 time zones, two continents (Europe and Asia), and three oceans (the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic). Russia’s geography ranges from desert to cold shoreline, from lofty mountains to vast wetlands.

Overview Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-biggest landlocked country and the largest landlocked country. It has a population of 19 million people and one of the world’s lowest population densities, with less than 6 people per square kilometre (15 people per square mile).

Overview Turkey is a huge peninsula that connects the European and Asian continents. The Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean Sea encircle Turkey on three sides. Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, is situated on land in the Bosporus Strait. The city is located in both Europe and Asia.

Overview Egypt is a North African country that borders the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Libya, the Gaza Strip, and Sudan are all neighbours. Egypt includes the Sahara Desert, the Libyan Desert, and the Nile River, which flows from south to north.

Overview China, with a land area of 9.6 million square kilometres, is located in eastern Asia on the western shore of the Pacific Ocean. China’s continental coastline stretches for around 18,000 kilometres, and its huge sea surface is dotted with over 5,000 islands, the largest of which are Taiwan and Hainan.

Overview Myanmar is the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia in terms of land area, with a diversified population of 56.6 million people. Myanmar’s peace, security, and stability are critical for the Indo-Pacific region, as it borders China, India, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Laos.

Overview Cambodia is located on the Indochina peninsula’s southwestern coast. It shares a 2,615-kilometer border with Vietnam (1,270 kilometres), Thailand (805 kilometres), and Laos (540 kilometres). It has an area of 181,035 square kilometres, which is roughly half the size of Japan.

Overview Seychelles is an island country in the Indian Ocean that consists of 115 islands. It is located east of mainland Africa, with Madagascar being the closest neighbour. The geography is made up of thin coastal strips and core mountain ranges.