Asia is the largest part of the world,
part of the Eurasian continent and island nations to the east of Europe,
to the north of Australia and Oceania countries. Asia, bordered on the
north - the Arctic, in the east - the Pacific, in the south - the Indian
Ocean, on the south-west - Sea Atlantic (Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara,
Black and Azov). The Bering Strait separates Asia from North America.
The Suez Canal and the Red Sea separates Asia from Africa. The border
between Asia and Europe, and is conditional on the eastern side of the
Ural mountains and the rivers and Kuma Manych, on the Caspian, Azov,
Black, Marmara seas, the Bosporus and the Dardanelles.
Area
Asia area is 44 million 500 thousand 745 km ²
Relief
The relief of continental Asia and islands occupied mostly mountains and
highlands. In the south are the largest mountain systems - the Hindu
Kush, Pamir, Tien Shan, Tibetan Plateau, the Himalaya. In the north and
north-east by Central Siberian Plateau, becoming Highlands Ridge Range,
Verkhoyansk Range, Central Range, the mountains of the Altai. In the
east - Big and Small Khingan, Sikhote-Alin. From the West Asia and the
Caucasus mountains shield the Ural Mountains.
The largest plain in Asia - West Siberian in the northwest, the Turan
lowlands in the southwest mainland Asia, Greater China, the Deccan
Plateau (southern continental Asia, the Indian subcontinent).
The highest point in Asia and the world - Mount Everest or Qomolangma -
8840 m
Southeast Asia, Singapore, Sentosa Island, the southernmost point of
mainland Asia
In Asia, is the world's deepest lake - Lake Baikal. Maximum depth in the middle of the valley - 1620 m The largest lake in the world is also in Asia - the Caspian Sea. Its area is about 371 square meters. km. Other major lakes Asia: Aral Sea, Lake Issyk-Kul, Hovsgol, the Dead Sea, Van, Rezaieh, the lake.
In Asia, many salt lakes. One of them, Lake Balkhash is unique in that it has in the western part of its fresh water, brackish water and the east.
The largest rivers of Asia: the Ob, Irtysh River (tributary of the Ob), the Yenisei and Angara (a tributary of the Yenisei), Lena, Kolyma, Indigirka, Khatanga - in the north and north-east of the Eurasian continent, Cupid - not east, Yangtze (Chang Jiang) and the Yellow River - the Southeast, Mekong (Lancang), Salween, Irrawaddy - in the south, the Ganges and the Brahmaputra (tributary of the Ganges) in the south-east of the Indian peninsula (south of Eurasia), Indus - in the south-west of the Indian subcontinent, the Tigris and Euphrates - in the south- West, the Amu Darya (and inflow Panj) and Syr Darya (the influx of Naryn) flowing into the Aral Sea. The longest river in Asia and the Eurasian continent - the Yangtze or Changjiang (Yangtze Chinese: - "Blue River", the Changjiang - "long river") - 5800 km. (Other sources 6,300 km).
Climat
Due to the huge expanse of Asia from North to South, Asia is diverse climatic conditions. In Asia, the different types of climate following: arctic, subarctic (tundra) in the temperate zone - dry continental, cool, moderately humid climate of western Siberia, the deserts of Kazakhstan and the northern part of Central Asia, temperate eastern margin, sub-tropical climate of the Mediterranean Sea , subtropical in most of Asia Minor, high-mountain desert Pamir, Karakoram and Tibet, the eastern edge of a subtropical monsoon Asia, tropical desert southern regions of Asia Minor and the adjacent parts of West Pakistan and India sub-equatorial (tropical monsoon) Hindustan, Indochina, the rest of the Big equatorial Sunda Islands and the Malay Peninsula. Stand and numerous types of climate variations related to topography and the influence of ocean currents
Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Almaty Tower - visiting card
Population
Asia's population is about 3 billion 934 million people. (2005), or 60.4% of the total population. Asia's population is growing at 1.1% per year. The highest rates of population growth are state-owned East Timor. Asia's population in 1950 - 1 billion 411 million, in 1975 - 2 billion 394 million, in 2007 - 4,000,000,000 030,000,000 ("World Population Prospects 2006").
In Asia, there is the most populous country in the world - China. According to UN forecasts, in 2050 the most populous country in the world will be India
60.2% of Asia's population lives in rural areas (estimated for 2005).
The racial makeup of the
Asia's population is mainly represented by all the major races: Negroid, Caucasoid and Mongoloid.
Best spas in Asia
Even in ancient times, Asia has been a place that attracts tourists from all over the world. Even in the present day, it has remained as popular and exciting. However, to enjoy all the beauty of this piece of land is necessary to know where to stop. Therefore, we propose to you a short list of some of the best resorts in Asia.
Japanese resort The Windsor Toya Resort and Spa This resort is the best mountain resort in Asia. More precisely the location - the island of Hokkaido, which is famous for its natural beauty. From the windows of hotel rooms have scenic views of the lush greenery-covered mountains, hills and adjacent to the resort of Lake Toya. Each room is provided with amazing taste and has a homey feel and comfort.
Floating Resort Luxurious Floating Villa This resort is so named because the entire territory covered by this resort is a small island in the Maldives. What can be better than being on a tropical island, surrounded by the azure sea and white sand? We can give the answer - be it with all amenities. Coming here, you can relax, as of yet has never worked. Distance from the crowded and noisy areas makes this place unique and indispensable for beneficial relaxation.
Thailand, Phangnga Thailand, this is a country that excites the imagination of any tourist. Than one million tourists come here only for those to enjoy the famous islands with verdant cliffs and, of course, diving. Stopping in Phangnga, you have the opportunity to taste all the local specialties, try the famous Thai massage, yoga and make a lot more interesting things that are symbols of Thailand.
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