Asian Countries

Asia is a vast continent known for its incredible diversity in geography, culture, and people. From ancient civilizations like China and India to modern hubs like Japan and South Korea, each country has its own unique charm. With stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage, the countries of Asia are fascinating destinations to explore and experience.

Area: Approximately 45 million square kilometers, Asia is the largest continent in the world

Borders 2 continents: Europe and Africa

Borders 3 oceans: The Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean

Largest countries: Russia (Siberia), China, India

Highest point: Mount Everest (8,850 meters), part of the Himalayas

Lowest point: The surface of the Dead Sea (-420 meters)

Longest river: Yangtze River, 6,300 kilometers (China)

Largest lake: Caspian Sea, with an area of 371,000 square kilometers

Largest island: Borneo, with an area of 743,330 square kilometers

Largest cave: Sơn Đoòng Cave (Vietnam)

Main regions: North Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia

*North Asia

North Asia is dominated entirely by Russia, specifically the Siberian region. Spanning approximately 13 million square kilometers, it forms the largest part of the continent.
• Russia - Capital: Moscow (Note: Siberia covers North Asia.)

*Central Asia

• Kazakhstan - Capital: Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan)
• Kyrgyzstan - Capital: Bishkek
• Tajikistan - Capital: Dushanbe
• Turkmenistan - Capital: Ashgabat
• Uzbekistan - Capital: Tashkent

*South Asia

• Afghanistan - Capital: Kabul
• Bangladesh - Capital: Dhaka
• Bhutan - Capital: Thimphu
• India - Capital: New Delhi
• Nepal - Capital: Kathmandu
• Maldives - Capital: Malé
• Pakistan - Capital: Islamabad
• Sri Lanka - Administrative capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte; Commercial capital: Colombo

Dependent Territory and Special Sovereign Region

• British Indian Ocean Territory (United Kingdom)

*East Asia

• China - Capital: Beijing

• Japan - De facto capital: Tokyo (Japan does not have an official capital by law.)

• Mongolia - Capital: Ulaanbaatar

• North Korea - Capital: Pyongyang

• South Korea - Capital: Seoul

Special Political Region:

• Taiwan - Capital: Taipei

Dependent Territories:

• Hong Kong - Special Administrative Region of China
• Macau - Special Administrative Region of China

*Southeast Asia

• Brunei - Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
• Cambodia - Capital: Phnom Penh
• East Timor (Timor-Leste) - Capital: Dili
• Indonesia - Capital: Jakarta
• Laos - Capital: Vientiane
• Malaysia - Capital: Kuala Lumpur (Administrative capital: Putrajaya)
• Myanmar - Capital: Naypyidaw
• Philippines - Capital: Manila
• Singapore - Capital: Singapore
• Thailand - Capital: Bangkok
• Vietnam - Capital: Hanoi

*West Asia (Middle East)

• Armenia - Capital: Yerevan
• Azerbaijan - Capital: Baku
• Bahrain - Capital: Manama
• Cyprus - Capital: Nicosia
• Georgia - Capital: Tbilisi
• Iran - Capital: Tehran
• Iraq - Capital: Baghdad
• Israel - Capital: Jerusalem (contested internationally)
• Jordan - Capital: Amman
• Kuwait - Capital: Kuwait City
• Lebanon - Capital: Beirut
• Oman - Capital: Muscat
• Palestine - De facto capital: Ramallah
• Qatar - Capital: Doha
• Saudi Arabia - Capital: Riyadh
• Syria - Capital: Damascus
• Turkey - Capital: Ankara
• United Arab Emirates - Capital: Abu Dhabi
• Yemen - Capital: Sana’a

Asia is a continent of immense diversity, spanning vast deserts, tropical jungles, and icy tundras. This comprehensive guide provides insight into the countries and capitals that define the region. Whether you're a traveler, student, or curious reader, understanding Asia's geographic and cultural complexity is essential.