ASEAN Trivia 3

Question 1

The ASEAN Charter, which gave ASEAN a legal personality, entered into force in which year?

Accepted Answer

2008

Answer

The ASEAN Charter entered into force on December 15, 2008, after ratification by all ten member states.

Question 2

Which ASEAN country has the highest population?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Answer

Indonesia is the most populous ASEAN country with over 270 million people, making it the fourth most populous nation globally.

Question 3

What does the acronym 'CLMV' refer to in ASEAN contexts?

Accepted Answer

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam

Answer

CLMV stands for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam — the newer ASEAN members that joined between 1995 and 1999.

Question 4

Which ASEAN summit in 2003 declared the goal of creating an ASEAN Community by 2020?

Accepted Answer

Bali Concord II

Answer

The Bali Concord II, signed at the 9th ASEAN Summit in 2003, set the vision for an ASEAN Community by 2020.

Question 5

Which ASEAN country does NOT share a land border with any other ASEAN member?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

Answer

Both the Philippines and Singapore are island nations with no land borders connecting them to other ASEAN countries.

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