The history of Asia can be seen as the distinct histories of several peripheral coastal regions: East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia.

4 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 the largest continent in the world in both land area, population and density. Its area is about 17,212,000 sq mi (44,579,000 sq km). Together with Europe, it forms the Eurasia continent, …

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 to the south, …

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 the global …

How many countries in Asia? - Worldometer

Countries by Continents: Asia. Index of Asian countries, states, and regions, with population figures, capital cities, and maps.