- Asia | Continent, Countries, Regions, Map, Facts | Britannica
Asia, the world’s largest and most diverse continent It occupies the eastern four-fifths of the giant Eurasian landmass Asia is more a geographic term than a homogeneous continent, and the use of the term to describe such a vast area always carries the potential of obscuring the enormous diversity among the regions it encompasses
- Asia - Wikipedia
Asia shares the landmass of Eurasia with Europe, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa In general terms, 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
- What Are The Five Regions Of Asia? - WorldAtlas
Physiographically, there are five major regions of Asia: Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Western Asia Another region can be defined as North Asia, including the bulk of Siberia of Russia and the northeastern parts of Asia The five main divisions of Asia have been mentioned in detail below
- Asian people - Wikipedia
Defined by the 2006–2011 Australian Census, three broad groups have the word Asian included in their name: Central and Southern Asian, South-East Asian and North-East Asian
- Asian - definition of Asian by The Free Dictionary
Of or relating to Asia or its peoples, languages, or cultures n 1 A native or inhabitant of Asia 2 A person of Asian ancestry Usage Note: Asia is the largest of the continents, with more than half the world's population
- Asia Map Map of Asia - Maps, Facts and Geography of Asia - WorldAtlas
Europe and Asia are technically located on the same overall landmass, and combined the two are referred to as Eurasia As a result of its porous land border, some countries on Asia’s western border have been at times referred to as part of Europe’s East
- Asian Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
Usage In U S English, Asian refers usually to a person from the countries of eastern Asia, such as China, Korea, and Japan In British English, Asian often refers to a person from the countries of western Asia, such as India and Pakistan
- Geography, languages, and religions in Asia | Britannica
Asia is a land of great cultural diversity, but there are five main cultural influences: Chinese, Indian, Islamic, European, and Central Asian China has had great influence in East Asia as the source of Confucianism, artistic styles, and the Chinese writing system
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