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.

Sendai City City Of City And Evening View
Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku Region of Honshu Island. With around one million inhabitants, Sendai is one of the country’s 15 largest cities so there’s plenty of things to see and do in the area. Sendai is a modern city, but it was founded in 1600...
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Known around the world for its famous Terracotta Warriors, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunning China landmark, Xian is well and truly on the radar for most visitors to China. Other Xian attractions include the culture and architecture in Xian's Muslim quarter, temples and towers....
famous landmarks in taiwan Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
When the Portuguese first landed on Taiwan in 1590, they named it 'Ilha Formosa' (beautiful island') and were not wrong. Taiwan is, despite its size, an incredibly beautiful and naturally rich country. Most of Taiwan's population lives along its sprawling coastline, while the centre of the country is filled...
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Incredible India is chock-full of natural wonders of every imaginable kind. Lush jungles, massive waterfalls, sandy deserts, massive mountain peaks, and lakes are just some of the spectacles that dot the Subcontinent. It's no secret that India is one of the most diverse nations on Earth- every hundred miles...
kyoto landmark golden temple
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