Asia

Did you know that the Earth’s largest continent is Asia? It’s also the continent with the largest population and enormous growth. Many say that the 21st century is the century of Asian growth. Indeed, many countries in Asia are breaking out of its shell and is developing at a rapid rate.

Asian destinations we cover include both Northern Asia, especially Japan, China (especially Macao, which is a Special Administrative Region of China) and South Korea. Some of our favourite spots are in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Where is Asia?

Asia’s footprint extends to the Eastern Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere. Asia shares part of its landmass with Europe and Africa. The Pacific Ocean is to the east while the Indian Ocean makes up the southern boundary of Asia and the Arctic Ocean is the northern boundary.

How large is Asia?

44,579,000 sqkm (17,212,000 sq mi) is the size of Asia. This continent covers around one-third of the Earth’s area on land. Asia has the largest population on earth of all the continents and is home to many ancient civilisations.

What are the largest countries in Asia?

The two largest countries in Asia are China and India. Both have many amazing places to explore. Historically, the main trading route in Asia was The Silk Road while the major sea route was the Straits of Malacca.

singapore
Once a colonial trading post for the British, Singapore is an incredible city-state in southeast Asia where remnants of the colonial period stand alongside skyscrapers. Although Singapore's contemporary architecture is mindboggling, the island is also brimming with Chinese, Indian, Malay and British heritage, making it a melting pot of...
natural landmarks in philippines
Taking its name from Philip II, King of Spain during the Spanish colonisation of the area during the 16th century, the Philippines became an independent state in the early 1900s. Following 333 years of Spanish rule, the Spanish influences on their culture left a unique legacy, from ancient buildings...
landmarks of malaysia
Malaysia is a multicultural country in south-east Asia and is a melting pot of Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures. With such a rich cultural history, delicious food and lush tropical landscapes, the land is a treasure of wonders. Its rich biodiversity entices visitors to its natural attractions while astonishing...
landmarks of south korea
One of the best things about South Korea is it's a land filled with a rich cultural heritage. While these cultural gems form the heart of a list of famous landmarks in South Korea, the country has seen simultaneous cultural emergence and tremendous growth in its technological industries in...
famous asian landamrks
Asia is the world's largest continent, covering a third of the globe and home to over 60% of the world's population. Bordered by three oceans (Indian, Arctic and Pacific), two seas (Black and Caspian) and two mountain ranges (the Ural and Caucasus), Asia has some of the largest and...
thailand landmark wat muang buddha
The land of temples, islands and palaces, Thailand has a rich heritage and fascinating history. As the only Southeast Asian country that wasn't colonised by Europeans, Thailand's culture remains intact and its palaces are as grand as they were centuries ago. From vibrant cities to white-sand islands and lush...

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