Introduction of Asia

Asia is the biggest and the majority populous continent, is located mainly in northern and eastern hemispheres. It wraps 8.6% of the earth's surface (or 29.9% of the area) and some 4 billion people it wraps 60% of the current human world. In the 20th Century Asian population nearly quadrupled.

Asia is traditionally considered part of the territory of Eurasia, defined by its west-occupied Europe, east of the Suez Canal, east of the Ural Mountains and south of the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea and Black Sea. Eurasia is, in turn, part of the area is still great Afro-Eurasia, and Africa is connected to Eurasia, the Isthmus of Suez. It is bounded to the east of the Pacific Ocean, south Indian Ocean and the north of the Arctic Ocean. Because of its size and diversity, Asia-a place name comes from the ancient world, more a cultural concept incorporating a number of regions and peoples as a homogeneous physical entity (see sub-regions of Asia, people in Asia).The prosperity of Asia vary broadly among and contained by the region, due to its huge size and variety of cultures, environments, historical ties and government systems.

There are many interesting facts about Asia. One is the distinction of which countries are exactly within Asia. If you are spending your holidays in Turkey you might wonder if you are in Asia or Europe. There is some confusion over this matter as these two continents are within close proximity. Countries such as Turkey are called Eurasia since this country is within the boundaries of the two continents.

Asia also remains with you. Incense burned household shrines in Thailand to give a fresh scent the air thick. Heavenly fragrance of Indian spices follow for days.

It is a spiritual place with the gods of the past and present penetrated: ancient spirits of the country and family, of deities of Buddhism and Hinduism and Islam rules. Architectural wonders abound and sacred spaces of the Great Wall of China and the temples of Angkor lesser known wonders in Myanmar, Nepal and Afghanistan.

Fed from the sublime ribs snow-capped mountains, rolling landscapes and cities by monsoon rain hissing frenetic energy, the variety of landscapes in Asia is maddening. Like their highlights from the steaming jungles of Malaysia trekking and game viewing in southern India, riding on horses through the Mongolian steppe, alpine skiing and Japan are dodging falling coconuts on the islands more distant continents.

Then there is food. Tuck in Indian curry fire, having a local court in a stand at the roadside and adventurous hectic consistent with a bowl of Japanese ramen. With its colors, smells, flavors and personalities that you find in Asia is wonderfully satisfying.