Largest Continent
Asia is the largest continent by size and population. 60 percent of world population live in Asia.
Home of Man
Asia is also known as the Home of Man
Countries in Asia
The continent Asia has the most countries. There are 48 countries in Asia.
Mountains in Asia
Asia is home to the 100 highest mountains in the world with the highest being Mount Everest located in Himalayan mountain range.
Highest Road
The world’s highest road is located in Eastern Ladakh in the far North of India. The road sits at an average altitude of 19,300 feet, which is higher than Everest Base Camp and connects the towns of Chisumle and Demchok.
Most Volcanos
Java in Indonesia has about 50 volcanoes. Volcanic soils cover about 16 percent of Japan.
Largest Delta
The Delta of Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers in India covers an area of 23,000 sq miles (60,000 sq km).
Deepest Lake on Earth
Lake Baikal in Siberia is the largest lake in Asia. It is 5,317 ft (1637 m) deep and contains on fifth of all the freshwater on earth.
Highest rainfall
Cherrapunji in India has the highest rainfall in the world 425 inch (10,800 mm) a year.
