Asia

Asia is the largest continent on Earth covering more than 17.2 million square miles. With 4 billion people, roughly 60% of current human population, it is also the most populous continent on Earth. Asia is the most densely populated continent with a population density of 226 people per square mile. Two of the three countries with the highest gross domestic product in the world are located in Asia. The People’s Republic of China and Japan are currently number two and three in the world according to the CIA World Factbook.

The climate in Asia varies greatly due to its vast size. Southwestern sections of the continent experience extremely hot temperatures while northeast sections experience extreme lows. The highest record temperature on the continent was 129 degrees Fahrenheit (53.9 Celsius) on June 21, 1942 at Tirat Tsvi, Israel. The lowest temperature recorded on the continent was -90 degrees Fahrenheit (-68 Celsius) on February 6, 1933 at Oymyakon, Russia.

If Africa is the birthplace of humanity; Asia is the birthplace of religion. In fact, all major world religions can trace their origins to Asia. Islam, Christianity, and Judaism all originated on the western side of the Asian continent while Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism originated in south Asia. Eastern Asia is the birthplace of Taoism and Confucianism.

The Asian country reports available in this category will help you research your competitors and discover new prospects. Our collection of market research reports provides insights into product and market trends, opportunities, projections, sales, and marketing strategies. Specifics on market share, segmentation, size, and growth by country are also featured. From Afghanistan to Vietnam, we have the Asia country information your company needs.