Asia is the largest continent in the world, and with around 4 billion people, it is also the most populous continent. 60% of the world's human population resides in Asia. Asia covers 29,4% of the Earth's total land area. The major oceans that surround Asia includes the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The continent is known for its diversity and variety of cultures. Asia covers a wide range of climatic areas, ranging from bitter cold in the north to very hot environments in the south and southwest.
Asia is one of the exciting destinations of the world, where you can have a great time exploring the different cultures of each country. Travel options range widely, from desert ruins and modern mega-malls of the Middle East to the magnificent monuments in South Asia, and from beach bungalows and jungle tracks of South East Asia to the megacities and technology capitals of East Asia. Among the most popular tourist sites in Asia are The Great Wall of China ; The Forbidden City in Beijing ; The Taj Mahal in India; the shopping malls in Singapore and entertainment centers in Hong Kong , India , Sri Lanka and Thailand is a magnet for travelers too, with great food, tropical climate, fascinating culture and great beaches.
Asia's largest airports by number of intercontinental connections include Tokyo , Hong Kong , Bangkok and Singapore. For the Middle East, Dubai is by far the largest hub with Doha and Abu Dhabi also having reasonably good connections. |
