Asia
Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent, covering an area of approximately 44.6 million square miles (115.7 million square kilometers) and home to more than 4.5 billion people. The continent is located in the eastern and northern hemispheres, and it is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the south.
The geography of Asia is characterized by a variety of physical features, including mountains, deserts, rivers, and coastlines. Some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest and K2, are located in Asia. The continent is also home to the world’s largest desert, the Gobi Desert, and some of the world’s longest rivers, including the Yangtze, the Ganges, and the Mekong.
Culturally, Asia is home to a wide range of traditions and practices. The continent is home to many of the world’s major religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. It is estimated that over 2,000 languages are spoken in Asia, along with countless dialects. The most commonly spoken languages include Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Bengali, Hindi, and Korean.
Posts by Country
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Top 10 Landmarks in Asia
List of Countries
- Angkor Wat – Cambodia
- The Great Wall of China – China
- The Taj Mahal – Agra, India
- Raja Ampat – Papua, Indonesia
- Mount Fuji – Japan
- The Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia
- Shwedagon Pagoda – Myanmar
- The Banaue Rice Terraces – Philippines
- Registan Square – Uzbekistan
- Halong Bay – Vietnam
List of Countries
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Brunei,
Cambodia, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia,
Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal,
North Korea, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,
Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan,
Uzbekistan, Vietnam
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