ASIA
territory and climate
30% total world lands
Asia more Europe=Eurasia
very different climate and environments
plains, plateaus, deserts, mountains, archipelagos
cold, arid, equatorial, tropical and monsoon climates
population culture and history
density in Asia is higher than other continents
the population is concentrated in urban centres
the most widespread religions were born
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
the most ancient and advanced civilizations developed
much of Asia was conquered by Europeans
decolonization began in the twentieth century
states and the economy
there are 50 states
grouped into 5 large regional groups
East Asia
Central Asia
Middle Eastern Asia
South Asia
South East Asia
The main political, economic and military powers are
China
India
Japan
Russia
In Asia there are many economic powers in conflict with each other
In Asia there are rich states and poor states