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Asia is one of the seven continents on the globe. The diversity that is found on this particular continent, is not found anywhere else. Interestingly, Asia has every biome on Earth when it comes to tropical rainforests to deserts as well as tundra! The country of Japan in Asia has the highest life expectancy in the world at 84 years. Moreover, the capital city of Japan, Tokyo is the largest city on the planet! These are two Interesting Facts about Asia, read on to learn more!
Facts about Asia
- Asia has the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, as well as 14 of the other tallest mountains.
- Asia is the birthplace of significant world religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. There are more than 500 million Buddhists who live in Asia alone!
- Singapore has a building that is inspired by the iconic Star Wars vehicle, the Sandcrawler!
- In Thailand, it is customary to remove your shoes before entering someone’s home, and touching someone’s head is considered disrespectful.
- South Korea has special Valentine’s Day customs. Women give chocolates to men on the 14th of February and men do the same after a month on White Day which is on the 14th of March. Interestingly, those who are single have their day on the 14th of April which is known as Black Day, and they eat black noodles!
- Insects are considered delicacies in some Asian countries, Thailand being one of them, where dishes like fried cockroaches are common.
- Asia has some unique wildlife, such as the king cobra, the Komodo dragon, and also the world’s smallest mammal, the Kitti’s hog-nosed bat, which is only 1.1 to 1.3 inches in length!
- The name Hong Kong translates to “Fragrant Harbor” in Cantonese!
- The world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia can grow up to a meter across and emits a foul odour, is found in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
- Over 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia, with China and India accounting for a major portion.
- Turkey and Russia are two countries that span both Europe and Asia.
- The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic structures in Asia, extending thousands of kilometers!
- The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 meters.
- Asia is incredibly linguistically diverse, with around 2,300 languages spoken across the continent. Moreover, mandarin is the most widely spoken.
FAQs
Asia is renowned for its rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning natural landscapes. It is home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations and major religions.
Asia is special for its incredible cultural mosaic, with a vast array of languages, traditions, and cuisines.
The smallest country in Asia is the Maldives.
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