Asia is the world’s largest continent, with a total area of 16,838,365 sq miles (43,608,000 sq km). It comprises 49 separate countries, including 97% of Turkey and 72% of the Russian Federation. Almost 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia.
Area: 16,838,365 sq miles (43,608,000 sq km).
The highest point is Mount Everest, China/Nepal, which is 29,029 ft (8848 m).
The lowest point is the Dead Sea, Israel/Jordan -1388 ft (-423 m) below sea level.
The longest river is the Yangtze, China, which is 3915 miles (6299 km).
The largest lake is the Caspian Sea, Asia/Europe, which is 143,243 sq miles (371,000 sq km).
The largest island is Borneo, Brunie/Indonesia/Malaysia, which is 292,222 sq miles (757,050 sq km).
The highest recorded temperature was Tirat Zevi, Israel, 129°F (54°C).
The lowest recorded temperature was Verkhoyansk, Russian Federation, at 90°F (-68 °C).
The wettest place is Cherrapunji, India, at 450 in (11,430 mm).
The driest place is in Aden, Yemen, at 1.8 in (46 mm).
Population: Approximately 3,823,390,000 people.
The number of countries: 49.