Indochina - refers to the Indochinese Peninsula also called the India – China (Indochina) Peninsula, it is a geographic concept dating back to the nineteenth century to indicate the continental part of what is now Southeast Asia. This peninsula is called Indian-Chinese Peninsular because of the historical events that first influenced the region. The culture, religions, and politics came from, both, India and China. The second reason is geographical. The border was shared between India to the west and China to the North. Currently, the Indochina peninsula covers the territories of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.