Sixteen interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Asia
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A trip to Asia should be at or near the top of anyone’s list when it comes to travel. Even with a history and culture that dates back several centuries, Asia still remains relatively unknown to most people in the United States, making a trip to China, a tour of Japan or other destinations in Asia a perfect blend of mystery, excitement, adventure and more.
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A trip to Asia should be at or near the top of anyone’s list when it comes to travel. Even with a history and culture that dates back several centuries, Asia still remains relatively unknown to most people in the United States, making a trip to China, a tour of Japan or other destinations in Asia a perfect blend of mystery, excitement, adventure and more. Once there, you’ll witness a culture unlike anything you’ve experienced here. And of course, the history of the places you’ll see will astound and amaze you. Check out some interesting tidbits about Asia that you might not have previously known below:
• Asia is the largest continent on the planet. Its area is larger than the land area of the moon.
• More than four billion people make up the population of Asia. If everyone in Asia stood next to each other holding hands, this group would reach around the equator more than 100 times.
• More than half of Asia’s population is located in two countries – China with 1.3 billion and India with 1.1 billion
• Three of the top four economies in the world are located in Asia – China, Japan and India, which rank 2, 3 and 4 in the world. Interestingly enough, as a whole, the continent of Asia’s economy comes in third behind North America and Europe.
• Asia is home to both the highest point in the world (Mount Everest) and the lowest point (Dead Sea).
• Asia was the birthplace of the human species and civilization, somewhere between where the Tigris and Euphrates River meet.
• More Muslims live in South Asia than in the entire Middle East.
• One of the most densely populated countries in the world is Bangladesh.
• In most Asian countries, more than one language is spoken. In Indonesia for instance, there are more than 600 languages. In India, more than 415 languages are spoken while in the Philippines, there are more than 100 languages spoken.
• China is the largest exporter of goods to the United States and is the world’s biggest consumer of televisions, refrigerators and cell phones.
• Japan manufactures more automobiles than any other country in the world.
• Sixty-six percent of all bicycles are manufactured in China.
• There are nine L.L. Bean stores in Japan.
• The first emperor of China was Shi Huang-Ti, who founded the Qin Dynasty. He ordered the burning of all of China’s books in 213 B.C. He also built 270 palaces that were all linked together by tunnels.
• Japan has the highest literacy rate in the world at close to 100%.
• Japan is home to more than two hundred volcanoes. Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and also happens to be an active volcano.
Taking a tour of Asia is a must for anyone who enjoys traveling, likes to take trips or just wants to experience the world’s culture. Make sure to book your Asia trip and see why this is the perfect place to visit for any and everyone!
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