Asia

Asia is the biggest continent on Earth. It covers about 30 percent of the world's land. Asia has the most people of any continent, with over 4.7 billion. It is home to the tallest mountains, longest rivers, and some of the oldest civilizations.

Land and People

Over 4.7 billion people live in Asia. The continent has Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, and the Dead Sea, the lowest point on land. Asia has frozen tundra in Siberia, tropical islands in Southeast Asia, and vast deserts in the Middle East.

Culture and Fun Facts

Asia is the birthplace of many major religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. The Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat are all in Asia. Asian food like sushi, curry, and dumplings is loved worldwide.

Fun Facts

• Asia is the largest continent, covering about 17 million square miles.
• More than 60 percent of the world's people live in Asia.
• The ten tallest mountains in the world are all in Asia.

Did You Know?

Asia is home to the tallest mountains and some of the deepest oceans on Earth. Mount Everest in the Himalayas is the tallest point at 29,032 feet. The Mariana Trench in the Pacific near Asia is the deepest point in the ocean at nearly 36,000 feet.