The Far East: Countries of Easternmost Asia

"Far East" is a Eurocentric historical term for the easternmost regions of Asia. While geopolitically dated, it conventionally includes these nations:

Northeast Asia

• China (including Hong Kong, Macau)
• Japan
• South Korea
• North Korea
• Taiwan
• Mongolia

Southeast Asia

• Vietnam
• Cambodia
• Laos
• Thailand
• Myanmar (Burma)
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Indonesia
• Philippines
• Brunei
• Timor-Leste

Oceania (Sometimes Included)

• Papua New Guinea

Modern Usage Note: Contemporary international relations and business prefer "East Asia" (Northeast Asia) and "Southeast Asia" as more precise regional designations. "Asia-Pacific" or "Indo-Pacific" are broader frameworks including Oceania and the Americas' Pacific coast. The term "Far East" persists mainly in historical contexts and some institutional names.