Asia Map

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Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world. Culturally diverse and historically rich, Asian countries has been home to number of world leaders. There are 44 countries, which make up the continent of Asia. China, India, Japan and Sri Lanka are the leading nations of this continent. All the countries of Asia Continent are culturally rich and diverse in nature. China is the largest country in terms of area. It is also the most populous country not only in Asia but also in the world.

Asia Continent - Salient Features
Asia continent is bound by the Pacific Ocean in the east, Europe in the west, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea in the southeast. The Arctic Ocean borders Asia in the north while the Bering Strait separates the continent from North America in the north east. The Indian Ocean to the south of the continent separates it from Australia. Some of the salient features of Asia are:

• The total area is about 44,614,000 square km.
• It has the longest coastline in the world
• Mount Everest is the highest peak, rising to a height of 8848 meters.
• Dead Sea is the lowest point located 400 meters below sea level.
• Experiences the extremes of climate

Asia Facts

It covers 8.6% of the total surface area on Earth, which accounts for around 30% of the total land area. Asia, with more than 60% of the world population, is the most populous continent in the world. Asia is the most diverse continent and is divided into 6 sub-regions, namely

• Northern Asia
• Central Asia
• Western Asia
• Southern Asia
• Eastern Asia
• Southeastern Asia

Asia Map provides comprehensive information about the countries of this continent. The map of Asia is also categorized as Asia Physical Map, Asia Country Map, Asia Geographical Map and Asia Continent Map. The maps are available in all sizes and resolution.

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