7 fun facts about Southeast Asia you can impress your friends at parties with

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Aug. 2, 2022

7 fun facts about Southeast Asia you can impress your friends at parties with

Southeast Asia is a fascinating region due to its rich cultural history and diverse people who speak a myriad of languages.

If you're looking for fun facts about Southeast Asia, you've come to the right place.

Here are some trivia facts that have caught our attention.

1. Cambodia — The largest religious monument on Earth.

Measuring at a whopping 162.6 hectares, Cambodia's Angkor Wat is considered the largest religious monument on Earth.

The temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, was built in the 12th century by the Khmer King Suryavarman II. It's now a major religious and tourist center.

2. Vietnam — World's second largest exporter of coffee.

With 1,650,000 metric tons of coffee produced annually, Vietnam sits second behind Brazil as the largest exporter of coffee.

In 2021, roast coffee contributed US$5 billion to Vietnam's economy, making it the largest revenue source.

3. Indonesia — Most islands in the world.

If you love hopping islands, Indonesia is a dream destination.

The Southeast Asian nation has 17,508 – from small to big. There are so many that not all of them have been fully counted, let alone named!

4. Thailand — 40,000 Buddhist temples.

With Buddhism being the national religion of Thailand, the country also houses over 40,000 Buddhist temples.

5. Singapore — 5th highest life expectancy in the world.

IMAGE: Singapore Stock Photos / Unsplash.

Life expectancy in Singapore is at 83.7 years.

This gives Lion City the fifth-highest life expectancy in the world and the highest in Southeast Asia.

6. Malaysia — Peninsula of Gold.

Predating Malaya and Malaysia, the peninsula was named – wait for it – Aurea Chersonesus. The name means 'peninsula of gold' and it was given by Greco-Roman geographer Ptolemy in his book, Geographia.

The book was believed to have been written sometime around 150AD.

7. Brunei — Largest residential palace in the world.

The Istana Nurul Iman, which serves as the formal residence of the Brunei Sultan, is also the seat of power.

Boasting 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, a mosque, a garage to house a whopping 110 cars, five swimming pools, along with a super huge banquet hall, it's no wonder the iconic building is the largest residential palace in the world.