Asia is the largest and most populous continent on Earth, covering approximately 30% of the world’s land area and is home to over 4.5 billion people. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arctic Ocean to the north.
Asia is a diverse and complex region with a rich history and culture. It is home to many of the world’s major religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Taoism, and Christianity. The region is also known for its varied landscapes, ranging from the frozen tundra of Siberia to the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Some of the world’s most populous and influential countries are located in Asia, including China, India, Japan, and Russia. The region is also home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, such as China, India, and Indonesia. Asia has a significant impact on global politics, economics, and culture, and plays a vital role in shaping the future of the world.
Map of Asia countries, along with their capitals:
- Afghanistan – Kabul
- Armenia – Yerevan
- Azerbaijan – Baku
- Bahrain – Manama
- Bangladesh – Dhaka
- Bhutan – Thimphu
- Brunei – Bandar Seri Begawan
- Cambodia – Phnom Penh
- China – Beijing
- Cyprus – Nicosia
- Georgia – Tbilisi
- India – New Delhi
- Indonesia – Jakarta
- Iran – Tehran
- Iraq – Baghdad
- Israel – Jerusalem (claimed), Tel Aviv (internationally recognized)
- Japan – Tokyo
- Jordan – Amman
- Kazakhstan – Nur-Sultan
- Kuwait – Kuwait City
- Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek
- Laos – Vientiane
- Lebanon – Beirut
- Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
- Maldives – Male
- Mongolia – Ulaanbaatar
- Myanmar (Burma) – Naypyidaw
- Nepal – Kathmandu
- North Korea – Pyongyang
- Oman – Muscat
- Pakistan – Islamabad
- Palestine – East Jerusalem (claimed), Ramallah (de facto)
- Philippines – Manila
- Qatar – Doha
- Russia – Moscow
- Saudi Arabia – Riyadh
- Singapore – Singapore
- South Korea – Seoul
- Sri Lanka – Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Syria – Damascus
- Taiwan – Taipei
- Tajikistan – Dushanbe
- Thailand – Bangkok
- Timor-Leste (East Timor) – Dili
- Turkey – Ankara
- Turkmenistan – Ashgabat
- United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi
- Uzbekistan – Tashkent
- Vietnam – Hanoi
- Yemen – Sana’a (de jure), Aden (de facto)
