Indo - Pacific region

                                                   Indo - Pacific Region 

The Indo - Pacific region is a vast biogeographic region of  Earth. This region includes the areas of Asia, Africa, Australia and America. It also comprises the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the Western and Central Pacific Ocean , and the seas connecting the two. It is a maritime region that spans the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is nearly two- thirds of the world's economy.

Indo - Pacific Countries : The Indo - Pacific comprises over 40 major countries. It includes-

1. Australia 
2. Bangladesh 
3. Bhutan 
4. Brunei 
5. Cambodia 
6. India 
7. Indonesia 
8. Japan
9. Laos
10. Maldives 
11. Mongolia 
12. Malaysia
13. Myanmar 
14. Nepal 
15. New Zealand
16. Pakistan 
17. China 
18. Philippines 
19. Korea 
20. Sri Lanka 
21. Singapore 
22. Thailand 
23. Taiwan 
24. Vietnam
25. Timor Leste

Indo - Pacific Region in Map: 

Indo - Pacific Region

                                                                  Indo - Pacific Region

Economic Activities: 

1. agriculture 

2. fishing 

3. tourism

4. maritime trade

5. manufacturing 

6. technology 

7. finance 

8. energy etc.

In case of economic activities , major players are - India, Japan , US ,China etc. 

Major agreements among countries in this region: 

1. Asia - Pacific Trade Agreement: This agreement also known Bangkok Agreement. Its main aim is to boost up economic development among the participating countries.  Its member countries includes- India, China , Bangladesh ,Sri Lanka , Lao , Mongolia and South Korea. 

2. Indo - Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity: 

It is launched by U.S. President Joe Biden in May 2022. Its four fillers are- a) trade, b) supply chain, c) clean energy, decarbonization and infrastructure  and d) Tax and Anti- Corruption. Its member countries are - India, Australia, Brunei, Fiji , Indonesia , Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam etc. Its main aim is to promote economic growth, resilience , fairness, sustainability and inclusiveness and competitiveness in this region.