South east asia countries: Southeast Asia comprises 11

Southeast Asia comprises 11 countries, with Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos predominantly on the continent, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and East Timor, exclusively on islands, while the territory of Malaysia is divided into commensurate continental and island parts. Asia consists of 48 countries, three of which are transcontinental. Given its large size, Asia has been subdivided based on many factors, including cultural, political, and physiographical. Physiographically, there are five major regions of Asia: Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Western Asia. Southeast Asia contains 11 different countries. Approximately 674 million people live in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is the largest and most populous country in Southeast Asia. Brunei Darussalam is the least populous country in Southeast Asia, and the region's only absolute monarchy. The region of Southeast Asia includes 11 countries. These countries differ in population size, cultural identity, and global influence, but all play a role in shaping the regional identity.