Abstract:Southeast Asia is an extremely diverse region in terms of cultures and religions. Contemporary southeast asian reality is the result of numerous interactions between different ethnic groups and religions that have taken place throughout history. The nature of the region is also determined by the shape of the terrain and proximity of two civilizations: India and China. The article discusses the sources of civilizational and cultural diversity in Southeast Asia.
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