International Friendship Day Quiz

Putrajaya was established in 1995 to serve as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia, shifting the seat of government from Kuala Lumpur due to overcrowding. Kuala Lumpur remains the national and legislative capital.

Vietnam was colonized by France starting in the mid-19th century, eventually becoming part of French Indochina. It gained independence from French colonial rule following the First Indochina War.

Brunei and Singapore established a Currency Interchangeability Agreement in 1967. This agreement allows the Brunei dollar and the Singapore dollar to be accepted at par in both countries.

The national motto of Malaysia is 'Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu', which translates to 'Unity is Strength'. This motto is featured on the Malaysian coat of arms.

Mount Bromo is an active volcano and a famous tourist landmark located in East Java, Indonesia. Mount Kinabalu is in Malaysia, Angkor Wat is in Cambodia, and The Esplanade is in Singapore.

Laos is the only country in Southeast Asia that does not have a coastline, making it entirely landlocked. The other options, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Brunei, all have direct access to the sea.

Indonesia has the largest population among all ASEAN member states, with over 270 million people. This makes it the fourth most populous country in the world, far exceeding the populations of Malaysia, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

The Cambodian riel is the official currency of Cambodia. The dong is used in Vietnam, the peso in the Philippines, and the baht in Thailand.

The Ananda Temple is a highly revered Buddhist temple built in the 11th century in Bagan, Myanmar. It is famous for its well-preserved architectural style and golden spire.

Among the ten ASEAN member nations, six countries (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) have a Prime Minister as part of their government structure. The other nations are governed by presidents, a sultan, or military councils.

Singapore is an island city-state with a total land area of only about 730 square kilometers, making it the smallest country in ASEAN by land mass. The other options represent much larger nations in mainland and maritime Southeast Asia.

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state, consisting of over 17,000 islands. While Singapore includes some smaller offshore islands, it is primarily a single main island, whereas Indonesia is globally renowned as a massive group of islands.

Brunei is famous for its spectacular Islamic architecture, highlighted by grand structures like the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. This architecture reflects the nation's official religion and cultural heritage.

Manila is the capital city of the Philippines, serving as its economic and cultural center. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, and Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam.

Laos is a socialist republic and does not have a royal family or monarch. In contrast, Cambodia and Thailand are constitutional monarchies with kings, and Brunei is an absolute monarchy ruled by a sultan.

The Lao kip is the official currency of Laos, introduced in 1952. Vietnam uses the dong, Myanmar uses the kyat, and Indonesia uses the rupiah.

Brunei has the smallest population of any ASEAN member state, with fewer than 500,000 residents. Even Singapore, which has a very small land area, has a population of over 5 million people.

ASEAN is an acronym that stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It was established in 1967 to promote political and economic cooperation among its member states.

There are currently 10 official member states in ASEAN. These countries are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.