the Far East

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Definition of the Far East

: the countries of eastern and southeastern Asia (such as China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam)

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“The Far East.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Far%20East. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.

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