China has the world’s largest population (1.4 billion), followed by India (1.3 billion). The next most-populous nations – the United States, Indonesia, Brazil and Pakistan – combined have less than 1 billion people. The demographic future for the U.S. and the world looks very different than the recent past.
Asia is a continent of uniqueness, fascination and bewilderment all brought about by its cultures, economies, populations, landscapes, plants and animals. The oldest civilizations, highest peaks, populous cities, and tallest buildings are all found in Asia. Below you will find our curated 40 interesting facts about Asia.
Mount Everest, known in Nepali as Sagarmāthā and in Tibetan as Chomolungma, is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The international border between China (Tibet Autonomous Region) and Nepal (Province No. 1) runs across its summit point.
10 Largest Lakes in the World The world's most massive bodies of water can be found across the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The only "oceanic lake" on our list, the Caspian Sea spans a portion of the continental boundary between Asia and Europe.