Asia is the largest and most populous continent on Earth, covering approximately 44.58 million km2 (17.21 million sq mi) or about 30% of the Earth's total land area. It is home to 4.5 billion people, which accounts for about 60% of the world's population. Here's a detailed look into various aspects of Asia:
Asia spans from the Ural Mountains in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east, and from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south. The continent includes a vast range of landscapes, from the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), to the lowest point, the Dead Sea at approximately 430 meters (1,410 feet) below sea level.
Asia's history is rich with ancient civilizations:
Asia's cultural diversity is immense:
Asia has some of the world's leading economies:
Asia faces significant environmental challenges:
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