Political Map of Asia

There are forty-seven or forty-eight countries (members of the United Nations) on the Asian continent, depending on whether Russia is included as part of Asia or Europe. The major countries in Asia include:

Excluding Russia, China is the largest country in Asia by area, and the fourth largest country in the world.

Asia Countries, Capitals and Currencies

Country Name	Capital	Currency
Afghanistan	Kabul	Afgani
Armenia	Yerevan	Dram
Azerbaijan	Baku	Manat
Bahrain	Al-Manamah	Bahraini Dinar
Bangladesh	Dhaka	Taka
Bhutan	Thimphu	Ngultrum
Brunei	Bandar Seri Begawan	Brunei Dollar
China	Beijing	Yuan
Cyprus	Nicosia	Cypriot Pound
Cambodia	Phnom Penh	Riel
East Timor	Dili	U.S. Dollar
India	New Delhi	Indian Rupee
Indonesia	Jakarta	Rupiah
Iran	Tehran	Rial
Iraq	Baghdad	Iraqi Dinar
Israel	Tele Aviv	Shekel
Japan	Tokyo	Yen
Jordan	Amman	Jordanian Dinar
Kazakhstan	Akmola	Tenge
Korea (North)	Pyongyang	Won
Korea (South)	Seoul	Won
Kuwait	Kuwait City	Kuwaiti Dinar
Kyrgyzstan	Bishkek	Kyrgyzstani Som
Laos	Vientiane	Kip
Lebanon	Beirut	Lebanese Pound
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysian Ringgit
Maldives	Male	Rufiyaa
Mongolia	Ulan-Bator	Tugrik
Myanmar	Yangon	Kyat
Nepal	Kathmandu	Nepalese Rupee
Oman	Muscat	Rial Omani
Pakistan	Islamabad	Pakistani Rupee
Philippines	Manila	Peso
Qatar	Doha	Qatari Riyal

Asia is surrounded by a number of bodies of water - the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Indian Ocean to the south, on the east by the Bering Strait and the Pacific Ocean, and by the Red and Mediterranean Seas to the southwest. Some of the major seas around the continent are:

Yellow Sea South China Sea Philippine Sea Sea of Okhotsk Red Sea Black Sea Caspian Sea Aral Sea

Asia is a popular travel destination for its diverse tourist spots and rich cultural experiences. From natural wonders to man-made marvels, the massive Asian continent has much to offer. The many islands of Southeast Asia boast beaches and undisturbed natural beauty, while chaotic cities, like Bangkok and Tokyo, have dynamic culture and religious sites.

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Last Update On : October 31, 2012