Asia facts & stats

Question 1

Which is the largest continent by land area?

Accepted Answer

Asia. Asia covers about 30% of Earth's land area, more than any other continent.

Question 2

What is the capital of Japan?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo. Tokyo has been Japan's capital since the 1860s; Kyoto was the earlier imperial capital.

Question 3

Which is the longest river in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Yangtze. The Yangtze in China runs roughly 6,300 km, making it Asia's longest river.

Question 4

Which desert spans southern Mongolia and northern China?

Accepted Answer

Gobi. The Gobi is a vast cold desert across southern Mongolia and northern China.

Question 5

All 14 mountains taller than 8,000 m are found on which continent?

Accepted Answer

Asia. Every 8,000 m peak lies in the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges of Asia.

Question 6

The Mekong River flows through or along how many countries?

Accepted Answer

6. The Mekong passes China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Question 7

The lowest point on dry land on Earth is on the shore of which body of water?

Accepted Answer

Dead Sea. The Dead Sea shore lies more than 400 m below sea level, the lowest land on Earth.

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