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

3 days ago · 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 …

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, …

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Asia is divided into five major regions: Central, East, South, Southeast, and Western Asia, plus North Asia, covering Siberia.

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Jun 4, 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 total …

Jul 9, 2024 · Eurasia is the largest continent on Earth, home to a rich tapestry of cultures, languages and histories. From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia to the bustling cities of the modern era, the …