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Largest Countries in Asia
Chaitrali Datar
Asia
Asia is the largest and the most populous continent in the world.
It is primarily located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.
It holds about 60% of the world population.
Asia is a rich amalgamation of different people and interesting cultures each with a unique history.
We take a look at the largest countries in Asia.
Russia
Russia is not only the largest country in Asia , but also the whole world.
It covers an area of 6,612,100 square miles.
The area is so massive that it covers 11 time zones.
It encompasses a huge topography which has coastlines, plains, deserts, mountains and the Tundra region.
It is also home to a large number of plant and animal species.
The population of Russia is 145,934,462.
The second largest country in Asia is China.
It covers an area of 3.7 million square miles.
China
China is home to several rich and diverse eco-systems right from the deserts, Tibetan plateau to sub-tropical forests.
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world is located in China and Nepal.
China is politically divided into 22 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
The population of China is 1.403 billion, making it the most populous country in the world.
India
It is the third most populated country in the world and the third largest Asian nation.
It covers an area of 1.269 million square miles.
It is an interesting potpourri of various cultures, languages, customs and traditions.
It is also the largest country where the maximum number of languages are spoken, precisely 22.
India is also an interesting mixture of various cultures with 28 states each with its unique custom!
The population of India is 1.324 billion individuals.
Kazakhstan
The 4th largest country in Asia, it covers an area of 2.7 million square km.
Almaty is the largest trading hub and the largest metropolis in Kazakhstan.
It is the largest landlocked country in the world. The arid region covers an area of 310,600 sq miles, the largest in the world.
Kazakhstan is primarily located in Central Asia and its area stretches from the Caspian Sea, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and China.
The population of Kazakhstan is 18 million.
Saudi Arabia
It is the 5th largest country in Asia, located in the Arabian Peninsula and covers an area of 830,000 square miles.
It has coastlines both on the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia has the second-largest oil reserve in the world.
Petroleum is the economic backbone of this country.
It is the also the largest oil producer and exporter in the world.
Population of Saudi Arabia is 33 million.
Iran
It is the sixth largest country in Asia and the largest in the middle east(Area 636,372 sq miles).
The country has a rich history to its credit and has the 3rd largest UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Its coastlines stretches along the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.
A beautiful monument in Iran.
The population of Iran is 80,829,192.
Mongolia
Situated between Russia and China, Mongolia has an area of 605,500 square miles.
It is the seventh largest country in Asia.
The topography of Mongolia is diverse with a vast plateau range with an average elevation of 5000 ft.
The rest of the region is covered in mountains with the Gobi desert in the southern area of the country.
The population of Mongolia is 3,278,290.
Indonesia
It is the eight largest country in Asia. Its area is 735,358 square miles.
Indonesia is home to more than 17,000 islands which lie between the Pacific and Indian Ocean.
The population of Indonesia is 261,115,456.
So, when are you planning to visit this amazing continent?