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| Short | |
| Surface | 44,579,000 km2 |
| Population | 4.164,252.000 |
| Language | Arabic, Chinese, Russian and others |
| Time zone | UTC 2 to UTC 12 |
| Internet TLD | .asia |
| Some cities | Bangkok, Beijing, Tokyo |
Asia is the continent that lies northeast of Africa, East of Europe and west of North America is. The border in the west consists of the Urals (both mountain and river), the Black Sea, the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, the Dardanelles and the Mediterranean Sea. The border to the east is the Pacific Ocean.
Asia is arguably the most diverse continent of all. It is a continent of extremes in terms of climate and nature, as well as culture and development.
Regions
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| Central Asia (Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan) One of the most remote regions of the world. Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo and experience true adventure and spectacular scenery. |
| East Asia (China (inclusive Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, Taiwan, South Korea) The Far East, where megacities and technological advancements coexist with well-preserved temples and ancient cultures and traditions. With densely populated metropolises such as Tokyo and Hong Kong as well as the endless emptiness of Mongolia and Tibet. |
| Middle East (Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Yemen, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates) The cradle of many ancient civilizations as well as the three Abrahamic religions. One of the fastest growing tourist regions with highly developed cities like Dubai and Doha. |
| Russia and the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia) The Asian part of Russia is a large, empty area with vast landscapes. The Caucasus is a warm, mountainous region with beautiful landscapes, monasteries, churches and mosques. |
| South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) The roof of the world, the Himalayas, is a huge mountain range through which beautiful walks can be made. The areas south of the Himalayas are tropical with high humidity. Here lie the busy and chaotic cities of Mumbai, Calcutta, Delhi and Karachi. |
| South East Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), East Timor, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) Hot and humid with tropical beaches, Buddhist temples and ancient cultural relics. A true magnet for travelers. Visit one of the many tropical islands, spend the night in the jungle or see impressive archaeological remains such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia or Bagan in Myanmar. |
Towns
- Bangkok — the ever-vibrant capital of Thailand, with temples, nightlife and markets
- Dubai — the most modern emirate of the UAE that has experienced strong economic development
- Hong-Kong — a world-class metropolis that offers a unique blend of Chinese and British culture
- Jerusalem — the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town; this city is sacred to jews, christians, muslims and followers of the bahai'i
- Mumbai — the main city of India, known for the "Bollywood" film industry
- Beijing — capital of China with Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
- Seoul — beautiful palaces, good food and good nightlife, Seoul is a hectic city and shows the old and the new Asia
- Singapore — modern and prosperous city-state with an interesting mix of Chinese, Indian, Malay and British influences
- Tokyo — the largest city in the world offers high-tech neighborhoods with images of the future alongside some remnants of ancient Japan
Other destinations
- Angkor (Cambodia) — one of the largest temple complexes in the world with beautiful remains of the capitals of the Khmer Empire
- Bagan (Myanmar) — thousands of pagodas on the banks of the Irrawaddy
- Bali (Indonesia) — the Island of the Gods with a unique Hindu culture, beautiful beaches and vast rice fields
- Borobudur (Indonesia) — a beautiful Buddhist temple, often combined with a visit to the Hindu temple Prambanan
- Ha Long Bay (Vietnam) — boat trips on the bay with chalk cliffs and stalactite caves
- Band-e Amir . National Park (Afghanistan) — beautiful turquoise lakes in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan
- Petra (Jordan)—the ruins of the Nabataean capital, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- Phuket (Thailand) — Thailand's largest island with tropical beaches surrounded by the rock formations of Phang Nga Bay
- Tibet (China) — a unique Buddhist culture in the Tibetan Plateau
Info
Nature and climate
Asia has many mountains and due to its sheer size it has an immense amount of different climates. Most inhabitants live in this continent and they cut down forests for agriculture. Special animals such as the tiger, the rhinoceros and the panda live in Asia. They live in forests that have less and less space. As a result, many special animal species are threatened with extinction.
Language
Many different languages are spoken in Asia and many Asian countries have more than one official language. The most notable (world) languages spoken in Asia are the Arabic, that especially in the Middle East spoken, Turks who speak the Turkish language, the Chinese (Mandarin), which has the most native speakers in the world, the Japanese, which is really a language in itself as it has no real relationship with other languages and it Russian, which is also widely used in aerospace. However, in some areas you can also use the English rightly and in some countries, including India, the Philippines and Singapore, it is even in use as an official language.
Arrive
Travel around
To look at
Chinese wall
Taj Mahal
Bangkok
Mount Everest
To do
Food
What you might prefer not to think about in the culinary field, but it is the case, is that people in Asia eat more or less everything that lives there. More than 80% of the world's population eats insects and a significant proportion of them live in Asia, mainly in the tropical regions, but also in temperate regions such as Japan and northern China. You will think of, for example, grasshoppers and mealworms, but also bees, worms, spiders and even cockroaches are eaten in large quantities. All kinds of insects, fried or boiled and whether or not ground, can be bought and eaten at the market.
Going out
Safety
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