2. the largest in Southeast Asia, tourism: big role in economy; 2013: tourist sector contributed about US $9 billion; Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Japan: top five sources of visitors.

3. sports: generally male- oriented; most popular: badminton, football; traditional sports: Sepak Takraw, Pencak Silat.

4. diverse culture: over 300 ethnic groups, influenced by Chinese, European, India, and Malay cultures; Western culture’s influences: seen in science, technology, modern entertainment.

5. tourist attractions: islands, beautiful views; popular destinations: beaches of Bali, Lombok, wonderful islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan; museums, monuments, gardens in capital.

 

2. the third- largest economy of ASEAN; Tourism: third largest source of foreign exchange income, ranked 9th in the world for tourist arrivals; Singapore, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Brunei: top five sources of visitors.

3. sports: the most popular recreational sports among the general population: exercise walking, aerobic exercise, and running; traditional sports: Sepak Takraw.

4. diverse culture: 59 ethnic groups, influenced by Chinese, Indian cultures; official religion: Islam; 60% of the population: Muslim.

5. tourist attractions: island, beautiful views; popular destinations: wonderful islands of Redang, Manukan, Langkawi, Pangkor; national parks of Taman Negara, Gunung Gading; The Petronas Twin Towers: the world’s tallest buildings; splendid cities: Melaka,  Sempurna; monuments, museums. 

2. the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, exports account for 2/3 of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

3. sport: have immense love for sports; most popular: football, golf, Thai boxing, kite-fighting, boat racing; hold high ranks in many sports.

4. culture: influenced by Strong Indian, Chinese, Burmese and other Southeast Asian Buddhism; nearly 95 percent Buddhist; about 11 ethnic groups; have the most respect for the Thai monarchy.

5. tourist attractions: approximately 1,430 incredible islands; famous places: Ko Phi, Ko Tao, Ko Chang, Phuket; appear in Hollywood films; interesting nightlife with live music venues, Bangkok night markets, beer bars, sports bars, and nightclubs.

 

2. one of the most open and competitive economies in the world; a high-income country; the largest industry: manufacturing including electronics, chemicals, biomedical sciences and transport engineering.

3. sport: popular sports: football, basketball, cricket, rugby union, swimming, badminton, and cycling.

4. mixed culture: a multi-racial society; influenced by Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European cultures: seen in festivals, buildings and many tourist attractions.

5. tourist attraction: well-known international attractions: Marina Bay Sands, Universal Studios theme park, Resort World Sentosa; traditional attractions: Orchard Road, Little India district, China Town.