Asian Geographic Junior - 08.2018

INDONESIA

FLAG

Re d
Represents the blood of the people

White
Represents the

spirit of the people

FLOWER

Moon Orchid
(Phalaenopsis
amabilis)

 Grows in tropical forests

Arabian Jasmine
(Jasminum sambac)

 Symbolises beauty

 Used in religious and
cultural ceremonies

 Often made into garlands to
be worn

Rafflesia
(Rafflesia arnoldii)

 Named after the British
colonial Lieutenant-Governor
of Java, Sir Stamford Raf fles

 The largest blooming flower in the
world – it can grow up to one metre
across!

LAOS

FLAG

Re d

Represents the bloodshed in the

struggle for independence

Blue

Represents wealth

White circle

Represents the full moon over

the Mekong River and the

unity of the people

FLOWER

Frangipani

(Plumeria)

   Its trees are

considered sacred

   Symbolises joy

and sincerity

   Releases a sweet

scent at night

   Sometimes used

in food

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