Asia Maps - Map of Asian Countries, Capitals, Cities, Rivers and Lakes

Asia is the largest continent in the world, both by area and population. See the political map of Asia and learn which countries form it, along with their boundaries.

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Facts and Figures

Area: 17,212,000 square miles

Countries: 48

Literacy Rate: 65.5%

Largest Country: China

Highest Peak: Mount Everest

Lowest Point: Lowest Point

Principal Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Shintoism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism

Major Languages: Chinese, Hindi, Bengali, Japanese, Punjabi, Javanese, Korean

Located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres, the Asian continent covers 8.6% of the Earth's total surface area, and with approximately 4 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population. There is a range of ethnic groups, cultures,

environments, historical ties and government systems in the continent of Asia. It is the historical birthplace of all major religions of the world.

Asia has the second-largest nominal GDP of all continents, after Europe, but the largest when measured in PPP. As of 2010, the largest economies in Asia are the People's Republic of China, Japan, India, South Korea and Indonesia.

There are many landmarks of Asia gloriously depicting the story of Asia's rich natural, historical and cultural heritage. The natural landmarks of Asia include Mount Fuji, Mount Everest, Gobi Desert, Ayers Rock, Tubbataha Reef, Beppu Onsen, Stone Forest, Taroko Gorge, Reed Flute Cave, and Huangshan Mountains.

Among the man-made landmarks of Asia are the Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, The Leshan Giant Buddha, Fatehpur Sikri, Tokyo Tower, The Golden Gateway of Bhaktapur, Great Seto Bridge, Tian Tan Buddha, Petronas Twin Towers, Patuxai Monument, The Lying Buddha, and Maha Muni Buddha.

Interesting Facts about Asia

The total land area of Asia is more than that of the moon's.
Around 60 percent of the world's population resides in Asia. India's population is more than the combined population of North, Central and South America. Moreover, China is considered to be the leader with regard to its contribution to the world population. Chinese population in the present situation has exceeded 1.3 billion.
Asia boasts of being home to the world's most ancient human civilization. The greatest man-made structure, the Great Wall of China, which is visible from the space, is also in Asia.
Though Middle East is known as the land of Islam, more number of Muslims reside in South Asia.

About Asia

Culturally diverse and historically rich, Asia is the most populous continent in the world. There are 48 countries which make up the continent of Asia.Covering an area of 17,212,000 square miles, Asia is the largest continent of the earth. It has an estimated population of 3,879,000,000 inhabitants.

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