Fun facts about Asia
- Japan and the East Asian Tigers (regions and countries) of Singapore, Hong Kong (meaning “fragrant harbor”), Taiwan, and South Korea are the continent’s ultra-modern countries.
- And did you know that Japan has more than 1,600 temples in Kyoto! Now that calls for plenty of sightseeing in Kyoto!
- Valentine’s Day in South Korea is also celebrated separately, just for single people.
- Afghanistan, Laos, and East Timor are amongst the poorest countries.
- China and India are emerging powerhouses.
- And this is not only because China produces around 45 billion pairs of chopsticks in one year!
- Yangtze River, Asia’s longest river runs for 6,300 meters (3,915 miles).
- Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia are known for their warm tropical climate, diverse culture, and great beaches.
- Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population.
- Nepal is gifted with nature and history in abundance.
- The Himalayan Mountain Range found between Nepal and China features the famous Mount Everest. This majestic mountain peaks at 8,850 meters. That is about 29,035 feet.
- Trấn Quốc Pagoda is the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi.
Regions in Asia
- Central Asia (Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)
- East Asia (China (which includes Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan)
- Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Palestinian Territories)
- Russia and the Caucasus (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Russia)
- South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Tibet, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).
- Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)
Da Nang City, Vietnam 🇻🇳
The DRAGON BRIDGE was opened in 2013 and had since become one of the things-to-do when in Vietnam. The dragon is said to symbolize power, nobility, and good fortune.
Countries and capital cities in the continent of Asia
The continent of Asia constitutes roughly 60% of the world’s population.
Asia varies greatly across and within its regions. Therefore, it’s uniquely diverse with regard to ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties, and government systems.
- Afghanistan, Kabul
- Armenia, Yerevan
- Azerbaijan, Baku (transcontinental between the continent of Asia and Europe)
- 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
- Japan, Tokyo
- Jordan, Amman
- Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan
- Kuwait, Kuwait City
- Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
- Laos, Vientiane
- Lebanon, Beirut
- Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
- Maldives, Male
Countries and capital cities continued
- Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
- Myanmar (formerly Burma), Naypyidaw
- Nepal, Kathmandu
- North Korea, Pyongyang
- Oman, Muscat
- Pakistan, Islamabad
- Palestine, Jerusalem (East)
- Philippines, Manila
- Qatar, Doha
- Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
- Singapore, Singapore
- South Korea, Seoul
- Sri Lanka, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Syria, Damascus
- Taiwan, Taipei
- Tajikistan, Dushanbe
- Thailand, Bangkok
- Timor-Leste, Dili
- Turkmenistan, Ashgabat
- United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
- Uzbekistan, Tashkent
- Vietnam, Hanoi
- Yemen, Sana’a
