Asia

Asia, the largest continent on Earth, is a land of contrasts. It is creased by several mountain ranges, including the Himalayas, which includes Mount Everest, the worlds highest peak. The lowest place can be found in Asias Dead Sea. There are 46 countries on the continent, with twoChina and Indiathat are each populated by more than one billion people. It is a continent of political diversity, with countries featuring governments that range from democratic to communist. Most of the worlds major religions have their roots in Asia.Vierow, Wendy is the author of 'Asia' with ISBN 9780823966899 and ISBN 0823966895.