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Asia Country Map

You will be fascinated by the traditions and idyllic landscapes of Asia …. A continent that has so many beauties to offer: wonderful temples, islands with beaches and breathtaking landscapes and warm and smiling people.

We present you the main attractions  from every country and we help you find the best vacations and trips to Asia! You will certainly not regret by choosing your next Asia travel destination! Enjoy our advices about Asia backpacking and all inclusive Asia travel.

Asia is the largest continent of our planet, both in size and also when we consider the population.
The Asian continent includes 49 countries, that are members of the United Nations. Asian countries are mainly located in the eastern Hemisphere and in the northern Hemisphere. In China alone as many people live as in Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America and Western Europe combined.

Largest Country: Russia by area, even though roughly 40% of the country belongs to the European continent. China is the largest country by population. 
 Largest City: Tokyo in Japan. This city has more inhabitants than Canada!
Smallest Country: Maldives. 
Biggest Island: Borneo in South-East Asia 

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Interesting Facts about Asia: 

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  • India is the country which produces the most mangoes in the world
  • Japan has the longest life expectancy
  • 90% of the world’s rice is consumed in Asian countries
  • Singapore has a building inspired by a Star Wars robot
  • Vietnam exports over a third of the world’s cashew nuts
  • China only has one time zone
  •  Everyone in Vietnam has the same birthday
  • Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world
  •  It has the largest mall in the world and it’s empty in Dongguan, China
  • The Great Wall of China was built to keep the “barbarians” out
  • Thailand has a giant water fight festival
  • South Korea has a separate Valentine’s Day for single people
  • There are more than 150 volcanoes in Indonesia
  • South East Asia is home to the world’s largest flower- the Rafflesia
  • Singapore, South Korea, and Japan have the highest average IQ on the planet
  • Thailand is the world’s number one orchid exporter
  • The Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands
  • 14 of the tallest mountains in the world can be found in Asia
  • The highest point in the world; Mount Everest and the lowest point in the world; The Dead Sea can be found on the Asian continent
  • You can’t see the Great Wall of China from space 
  • Chinese New Year celebrations last for 15 whole days
  • Every year there is a festival in Thailand dedicated purely to monkeys
  • Ping pong is the most popular sport in China
  • There has never been a McDonald’s in Cambodia
  • Asia is home to some very interesting and rare animals including the giant panda, Asian elephant, tiger, komodo dragon, Bactrian camel, and the king cobra
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