{"id":703741,"date":"2024-01-16T13:01:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T07:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=703741"},"modified":"2024-01-16T13:07:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T07:37:12","slug":"asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/","title":{"rendered":"ASIA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#History_of_Asia\" title=\"History of Asia\">History of Asia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Map_of_Asia\" title=\"Map of Asia\">Map of Asia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Countries_in_Asia\" title=\"Countries in Asia\">Countries in Asia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Regions_of_Asia\" title=\"Regions of Asia\">Regions of Asia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Southeast_Asia\" title=\"Southeast Asia\">Southeast Asia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#East_Asia\" title=\"East Asia\">East Asia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#South_Asia\" title=\"South Asia\">South Asia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#West_Asia\" title=\"West Asia\">West Asia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Central_Asia\" title=\"Central Asia\">Central Asia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#North_Asia\" title=\"North Asia\">North Asia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Famous_Places_in_Asia_to_Visit\" title=\"Famous Places in Asia to Visit\">Famous Places in Asia to Visit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#India\" title=\"India\">India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Japan\" title=\"Japan\">Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Singapore\" title=\"Singapore\">Singapore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#Asia_FAQ\" title=\"Asia FAQ\">Asia FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#HOW_MANY_COUNTRIES_ARE_THERE_IN_ASIA\" title=\"HOW MANY COUNTRIES ARE THERE IN ASIA?\">HOW MANY COUNTRIES ARE THERE IN ASIA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#WHAT_IS_ASIA_KNOWN_FOR\" title=\"WHAT IS ASIA KNOWN FOR?\">WHAT IS ASIA KNOWN FOR?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/asia\/#DOES_CHINA_IS_THE_PART_OF_ASIA\" title=\"DOES CHINA IS THE PART OF ASIA?\">DOES CHINA IS THE PART OF ASIA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Asia is the largest continent on the Earth, followed by Africa and North America. It covers approximately 30% of the total landmass of the planet. It is home to nearly 4.5 billion people. It covers 60% of the world&#8217;s population, making it the most populated continent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Europe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Asia is located in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. The Indian Ocean surrounds it in the South; the Pacific Ocean bounds it in the East; the Arctic Ocean to the North; and the Mediterranean Sea in the West.<\/p>\n<p>The continent of Asia is divided into six regions: East Asia, West Asia, North Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. All these six regions vary in culture, tradition, religion, language, cuisine, physical features, and economic and political status.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Asia\"><\/span>History of Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The history of the continent is diverse and full of richness. Asia has some old civilizations, such as Indus, Mesopotamian, and Chinese. Throughout history, the region has undergone many changes which have shaped and influenced it.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Asia was an important region for trade and commerce. It had the Silk Route, which connected Europe and the Mediterranean. Many prominent rulers, such as the Mongols, the Ottomans, the Chinese, and the Mughal Empire, ruled this region. The rulers left a vibrant legacy behind them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_of_Asia\"><\/span>Map of Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Asia has 48 countries in it. It has countries like India and China, which have huge populations. The countries in this region greatly influence the world&#8217;s economy and politics. The names of the countries are mentioned below. respectively;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-703747 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CBSE-63.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Asia \" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CBSE-63.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CBSE-63-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CBSE-63-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CBSE-63-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CBSE-63-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Countries_in_Asia\"><\/span>Countries in Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>India<\/li>\n<li>China<\/li>\n<li>Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>Pakistan<\/li>\n<li>Bangladesh<\/li>\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n<li>Philippines<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam<\/li>\n<li>Iran<\/li>\n<li>Turkey<\/li>\n<li>Myanmar<\/li>\n<li>Thailand<\/li>\n<li>Bhutan<\/li>\n<li>Nepal<\/li>\n<li>Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>Afghanistan<\/li>\n<li>South Korea<\/li>\n<li>South Arabia<\/li>\n<li>Iraq<\/li>\n<li>Uzbekistan<\/li>\n<li>Yemen<\/li>\n<li> Malaysia<\/li>\n<li>North Korea<\/li>\n<li>Syria<\/li>\n<li>Kazakhstan<\/li>\n<li>Cambodia<\/li>\n<li>Jordan<\/li>\n<li>Azerbaijan<\/li>\n<li>Tajikistan<\/li>\n<li>United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n<li>Israel<\/li>\n<li>Laos<\/li>\n<li>Turkmenistan<\/li>\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n<li>State of Palestine<\/li>\n<li>Lebanon<\/li>\n<li>Oman<\/li>\n<li>Kyrgyzstan<\/li>\n<li>Kuwait<\/li>\n<li>Georgia<\/li>\n<li>Mongolia<\/li>\n<li>Armenia<\/li>\n<li>Qatar<\/li>\n<li>Bahrain<\/li>\n<li>Timor-Leste<\/li>\n<li>Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>Maldives<\/li>\n<li> Brunie<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/pacific-ocean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pacific Ocean<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regions_of_Asia\"><\/span>Regions of Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Asia is a large continent that has six divisions. All the six regions are unique in themselves. All the six regions are mentioned below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Southeast_Asia\"><\/span>Southeast Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It consists of 11 countries. It is a peninsula which has many islands. This region has a population of 675 million. This area is famous for its moderate climate, beaches, and natural beauty. It has an exotic and relaxing atmosphere. All the countries are mentioned below;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Philippines<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam<\/li>\n<li>Cambodia<\/li>\n<li>Laos<\/li>\n<li>Myanmar<\/li>\n<li>Thailand<\/li>\n<li>Malaysia<\/li>\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n<li>Brunei Darussalam<\/li>\n<li>Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>Timor Leste<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/indian-ocean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Ocean<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"East_Asia\"><\/span>East Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It consists of 8 countries. It has some metropolitan cities. East Asia has magnificent landscapes. This region has a population of 1.6 billion. It has some of the wealthiest and most developed countries. All the countries which fell in this region are mentioned below;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Taiwan<\/li>\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n<li>South Korean<\/li>\n<li>North Korea<\/li>\n<li>China<\/li>\n<li>Hongkong<\/li>\n<li>Macau<\/li>\n<li>Mongolia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Asia\"><\/span>South Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It also consists of eight countries. In this region, you can see a lot of cultural diversity. This region is also called the Indian Subcontinent. The region has a population of 1.9 billion. The area has natural wonders like mountains, deserts, lakes, and oceans. The names of the countries are mentioned below;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>Maldives<\/li>\n<li>India<\/li>\n<li>Nepal<\/li>\n<li>Bhutan<\/li>\n<li>Bangladesh<\/li>\n<li>Pakistan<\/li>\n<li>Afghanistan ( Afghanistan sometimes fell in South Asia or Central Asia)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Asia\"><\/span>West Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It consists of nineteen countries. This region is also referred to as the Middle East. This area has a population of 290 million. This region is different from the rest of the continent. The countries which are part of this region are mentioned below;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Iran<\/li>\n<li>Iraq<\/li>\n<li>Kuwait<\/li>\n<li>Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n<li>Bahrain<\/li>\n<li>Qatar<\/li>\n<li>united arab emirates<\/li>\n<li>Oman<\/li>\n<li>Yemen<\/li>\n<li>Jordan<\/li>\n<li>Israel<\/li>\n<li>Palestine<\/li>\n<li>Lebanon<\/li>\n<li>Syria<\/li>\n<li>Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>turkey<\/li>\n<li>Georgia<\/li>\n<li>Armenia<\/li>\n<li>Azerbaijan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Asia\"><\/span>Central Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It consists of five countries. This region is also known as &#8216;Stans&#8217;. It&#8217;s due to the suffix five countries have in their names. This area has a population of 75 million. This region has a genuine authenticity in it. The people here are warm and friendly. The names of the five countries are given below;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turkmenistan<\/li>\n<li>Uzbekistan<\/li>\n<li>Tajikistan<\/li>\n<li>Kyrgyzstan<\/li>\n<li>Kazakhstan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_Asia\"><\/span>North Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It only has one country in it. It has a part of Russia called Siberia. This region has a population of 37 million. The place is isolated. But there is a lot to discover. It has cold and empty landscapes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Places_in_Asia_to_Visit\"><\/span>Famous Places in Asia to Visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India\"><\/span>India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Varanasi<\/em>: It is a city in Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its spiritual and cultural richness.<\/li>\n<li><em>Jaipur:<\/em> It is the capital city of Rajasthan. It is also known as the Pink City. Many magnificent palaces like Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, and City Palace exist.<\/li>\n<li><em>Kashmir:<\/em> It is the Northern state of India. It is also known as Mini Switzerland. It is famous for its beautiful and calm climate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japan\"><\/span>Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tokyo:<\/em> It is one of Japan&#8217;s busiest cities. It is famous for its Tokyo Skytree, Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing, and many more places you can visit.<\/li>\n<li><em>Kyota:<\/em> This city is located on the Honshu island of Japan. It is famous for its temples and shrines.<\/li>\n<li><em>Osaka:<\/em> It is a large port city in Japan. It is famous for the Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and many more places you can visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Singapore\"><\/span>Singapore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a small island country. It is famous for its skyline and the iconic Mariana Bay Sands.<\/li>\n<li>It also organises festivals and cultural events yearly, making it a significant tourist attraction.<\/li>\n<li>Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>It is famous for its natural beauty, rainforest, active volcanoes, and islands.<\/li>\n<li>Bali is a famous city that attracts tourists to its natural beauty and beaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many more places where you can visit and have a wonderful time, such as Beijing in China, Istanbul in Turkey, Bangkok in Thailand, Phokhra in Nepal, and many more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asia_FAQ\"><\/span>Asia FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_MANY_COUNTRIES_ARE_THERE_IN_ASIA\"><\/span>HOW MANY COUNTRIES ARE THERE IN ASIA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are a total of 48 countries in the continent of Asia. The countries are India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Turkey, Myanmar, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, South Korea, South Arabia, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Malaysia, North Korea, Syria, Kazakhstan, Cambodia, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Laos, Turkmenistan, Singapore, State of Palestine, Lebanon, Oman, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Georgia, Mongolia, Armenia, Qatar, Bahrain, Timor-Leste, Cyprus, Maldives, Brunie.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_ASIA_KNOWN_FOR\"><\/span>WHAT IS ASIA KNOWN FOR?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe continent of Asia is a diverse land. It is known for its rich natural resources such as oil, petroleum, fish, etc.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOES_CHINA_IS_THE_PART_OF_ASIA\"><\/span>DOES CHINA IS THE PART OF ASIA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, it is part of the Asian continent. It is the most populated country in the Asian continent.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"HOW MANY COUNTRIES ARE THERE IN ASIA?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"There are a total of 48 countries in the continent of Asia. 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