Asia (en. Asia)

/ˈeɪ.ʒə/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The largest continent in the world, inhabited by diverse cultures and countries.

Asia includes countries such as China, India, and Japan.

Asia incluye países como China, India y Japón.

One of the five major geographical divisions of the planet.

The population of Asia represents over 60% of the world's population.

La población de Asia representa más del 60% de la población mundial.

Region that contains a significant amount of geographical and cultural diversity.

Asia is known for its mountains, deserts, and important rivers.

Asia es conocida por sus montañas, desiertos y ríos importantes.

The word Asia comes from the Greek 'Ασία' (Asia), which was used to describe parts of the land to the east of Greece.

East Asia

Region that includes countries such as Japan, South Korea, and China.

Asia del Este

South Asia

Region that includes countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Asia del Sur

Central Asia

Area that includes the countries of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and others.

Asia Central

Eastern Asia

Part of Asia that includes countries such as Japan, Korea, and Mongolia.

Asia Oriental

Southern Asia

Region of Asia that includes India and its neighboring countries.

Asia Meridional

Southeast Asia

Region that includes countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Asia Sudeste

The term 'Asia' is used in some communities to refer to people of Asian descent.

That boy is from Asia; you can tell by his features.

Ese chico es de Asia, se nota por sus rasgos.

Sometimes 'Asia' is used to refer to Asian culture in general.

I love food from Asia.

Me encanta la comida de Asia.