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Far East

geographical name

Definition of FAR EAST

the countries of E Asia & the Malay Archipelago —usually considered to comprise the Asian countries bordering on the Pacific but sometimes also to include India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Tibet, & Myanmar
Far Eastern adjective
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FAR EAST Defined for Kids

Far East

geographical name

Definition of FAR EAST for Kids

the countries of E Asia & the Malay Archipelago —usually thought to consist of Asian countries bordering the Pacific but sometimes also India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Tibet, & Myanmar

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