Proper noun

Singular Asia

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Asia

  1. A continent located east of Europe, west of the Pacific Ocean, north of Oceania and south of the Arctic Ocean.
  2. A female given name of modern usage, from the continent.
    • 1994 Blake Nelson, Girl: A Novel, Simon&Schuster, ISBN 0671897071, page 81
      And Scott Haskell started going out with this sophomore girl called Asia, who was this rich girl from Weston Heights.

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Sun Oct 11 10:24:52 2009

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent. It covers 8.6% of the earth's total surface area (or 29.9% of its land area) and, with approximately 4 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population. It is located in the eastern and northern hemispheres.

Asia is traditionally defined as part of the landmass of Eurasia — with the western portion of the latter occupied by Europe — located to the east of the Suez Canal, east of the Ural Mountains and south of the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian and Black Seas. It is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Indian Ocean and on the north by the Arctic Ocean. Given its size and diversity, Asia — a toponym dating back to classical antiquity — is more a cultural concept incorporating a number of regions and peoples than a homogeneous physical entity (see Subregions of Asia, Asian people).

The wealth of Asia differs widely between and within each region. This is due to its vast size and huge range of different cultures, environments, historical ties and government systems. In terms of nominal GDP, Japan has the largest economy on the continent and the second largest in the world. In purchasing power parity term, however, the People's Republic of China has the largest economy in Asia and the second largest in the world.

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Mon Oct 5 00:26:46 2009

what are the most beautiful places in Asia ?
Q. I'm planning a trip to asia. I loved Taiwan what are places nice and a variety for example i like cities and scenery, which usually aren't that close to eachother.
Asked by Shawn A - Mon Aug 18 07:34:22 2008 - - 6 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Sri Lanka is spectacular. You have the cultural triangle comprising 2500 of history and some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the world. ukslbureau@yahoo.com for details.
Answered by Lankagirl - Mon Aug 18 11:00:49 2008

A major difference between Western influence in East Asia and Western colonization in Africa is that?
Q. A. in East Asia many Japanese and Chinese people prospered under European rule. B. most Africans were glad to accept Europe s civilizing influences. C. Europeans were careful to preserve the traditions of the African people they ruled. D. millions of Africans died as a result of European policies and force.
Asked by Henry - Fri Oct 26 17:24:11 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I suggest that you read your text. You won't learn anything by having others do your homework for you.
Answered by DaveNCUSA - Sat Oct 27 16:23:37 2007

What is a good book on the destruction of Buddhism in Central Asia by Islam?
Q. I am familiar with the basic details of the Islamic conquest of Central Asia and the destruction of Buddhism in Central Asia by the Islamic armies. However I am looking for an historical book that contains a detailed account the these events. Must be in English.
Asked by Non-Redneck - Tue May 13 21:05:49 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi, not sure of a book, but you may find quite a bit good info on Islamic/Buddhist history on Alex Berzin's website www.berzinarchives.com
Answered by RudyH - Wed May 14 11:53:08 2008

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