empire; east by the Sea of China; south by the Sea of China, Gulf of Siam, and Straits of Malacca; and west by the Bay of Bengal. Climate. The climate is generally pleasant, and not so warm as Hindoostan. Face of the country.-The face of the country in many places is low and level, and subject to be overflowed by the rivers, but there are some considerable chains of mountains. This country abounds with elephants, which are very generally employed for conveying burdens, and other purposes. Rivers. The principal rivers are the Irrawady, Meinham, Thaluayn, Japanese, and Holikian. Length 800 miles, breadth 400: square miles, 600,000. Population, 35,000,000. Farther India contains the following countries, viz. 1. The Birman empire, the chief cities of which are Ummerapoora, Ava, Pegu, Rangoon, and Prome. Population, 17,000,000. 2. The kingdom of Siam, which has Siam for its principal city. Population, 4,000,000. 3. The kingdom of Laos, nominally subject to Cochin China. the principal towns of which are Langione and Sandipora. 4. The kingdom of Cambodia; chief town of the same name. Population, 1,000,000. 5. The empire of Tonkin, which has the city of Kesho for its capital. 6. Cochin China, the chief towns of which are Kehoa and Faifo. 7. Malacca, which contains several independent tribes. Malacca is the chief city. Population, 10,000,000. The British are in possession of the country along the whole of the coast of the bay of Bengal. The chief cities are Aracan, Prome, Pegu, and Rangoon. Square miles, 40,000. Population, 500,000. QUESTIONS. How is Farther India bounded? What is said of the climate? Name the principal rivers. What is the length, breadth, square miles, and population? What countries does Farther India contain? Which are the chief cities of the Birman empire? What is the chief city in Siam? in Laos? in Cambodia? in Tonkin? in Cochin China? in Malacca? QUESTIONS ON THE MAP, (FARTHER INDIA.) Where is Ava situated? Ummerapoora? Aracan? Prome? Rangoon? Pegu? Siam? Tavay? Mergui? Cambodia? Sandepora? Kesho? Kehoa? Patam? Where does the river Thaluayn rise, what course does it flow, where does it empty, and to what class does it belong? Irrawady or Ava river? Japanese or Cambodia river? Siam or Meinam river? In what part of Farther India is the Birman empire? Where is the Peninsula of Malacca? Gulf of Siam? Gulf of Tungquin? What cities in Farther India belong to the 3d class? 5th class? 6th class? What cities are situated on the branches of the Irrawady or Ava river? What towns are situated on the Japanese or Cambodia river? OCEANA. Oceana includes the Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is divided into North-western Oceana, Central Oceana, and Eastern Oceana or Polynesia. Square miles, 5,000,000. Population, 27,000,000. U Battle between the Rhinoceros and Tiger. North-western Oceana, or the Asiatic Isles, includes Borneo, the Sunda Islands, Philippines, and the Moluccas, or Spice Islands. Square miles,1,000,000. Population, 19,000,000. Borneo. This island is 900 miles long, and 600 broad. Chieftown, Borneo. Square miles, 300,000. Population, 3,000,000. Sunda Islands.-The Sunda or Sumatra Islands are Sumatra, Java, Timor, Floris, and some others of less note. Sumatra is 1000 miles long, and 200 broad. The principal towns on the island of Sumatra are Bencoolen, Acheen, and Palambang. Square miles, 180,000. Population, 4,500,000. In this island there is a chain of mountains of nearly equal elevation with the Alps. Java is 600 miles long, and 100 broad. The chief town is Batavia. The island of Java belongs to the Dutch. Square miles, 52,000. Population, 5,000,000. The minerals of the Sunda Islands are gold, tin, and diamonds; and the agricultural productions are cotton, coffee, and rice. The forests contain the Rhinoceros, tigers, monkeys, and other animals. Philippine Islands.-The principal of the Philippine Islands are Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan, and Samar. The chief town is Manilla. Square miles, 120,000. Population, 3,000,000. These islands belong to the Spaniards. Molucca Islands. The Molucca or Spice Islands are Celebes, Gilolo, Ceram, Amboyna, Banda, and some others. Celebes. The island of Celebes is a large island, east of Borneo. The chief town is Macassar. Square miles, 90,000. Population, 3,000,000. The Spice Islands produce nutmegs and cloves in great abundance, and belong to the Dutch. QUESTIONS. What is the population of North-west Oceana? Describe the island of Borneo. Name the islands comprehended under the name of Sunda Islands. Describe the island of Java. To what nation does Java belong? Name the principal of the Philippine Islands. What minerals are found in the Sunda Islands, and what are their productions? To whom do the Philippine Islands belong, and which is the chief town? Which are the principal of the Moluccas, to whom do they belong, and what are their productions? QUESTIONS ON THE MAP, (N. W. OCEANA.) What strait separates Sumatra from Malaya? What strait separates Sumatra from Java? Where is the Sea of China? Is Sumatra or Borneo farther east? Is Sumatra or Java more southerly? Is Borneo or the Philippine Islands farther north? Where is the Island of Mindinao? On what island is Palambang? Acheen? Batavia? Borneo? Manilla? CENTRAL OCEANA. Central Oceana includes New Holland, New Zealand, New Guinea, New Britain, and many other islands near them. The bread fruit tree is found in all the islands; when baked, the fruit resembles new bread. New Holland is the largest island in the world, being 2,700 miles long, and 1,900 broad. Square miles, 3,000,000. The British have established a colony on the eastern side of the island called Sidney, at Port Jackson, near Botany Bay, and likewise on Van Dieman's land. The other inhabitants of Central Oceana are Pagans and savages of the lowest grade. Square miles, 3,500,000. Population, 5,000,000. QUESTIONS. Name the principal islands included in Central Oceana. Where have the British established colonies? What is said of the inhabitants of Central Oceana? What number of square miles and population does Central Oceana contain? |