Asia varies greatly across and within its regions with regard to ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties, and government systems.

5 days ago · Asia has both the highest and the lowest points on the surface of Earth, has the longest coastline of any continent, and is subject overall to the world’s widest climatic extremes.

Asia is a vast continent that accounts for about 30% of the Earth's total land area. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean and Oceania …

Feb 25, 2025 · Asia is the largest of the world’s continents, covering approximately 30 percent of the Earth’s land area. It is also the world’s most populous continent, with roughly 60 percent of …

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It is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the north by the Arctic Ocean. Asia is subdivided into 49 countries, five of which (Georgia, …

Asia borders Europe (which is part of the same landmass) in the west, along the Ural Mountains, and across the Caspian Sea. The continent is bounded by the Arctic Ocean in the north, the …

5 days ago · Asia - Regions, Geography, Culture: It is common practice in geographic literature to divide Asia into large regions, each grouping together a number of countries.

The term Asia–Pacific generally refers to a combination of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean – and most are also considered part of Australasia or Oceania.