The five wealthiest clans in Asia, including Hong Kong’s Kwoks and South Korea’s Lees, hold a combined fortune of US$274.9 billion in 2026. Most of these fortunes are in their third generation, except ...

Asia shares the landmass of Eurasia with Europe, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa. In general terms, it is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the north by the Arctic Ocean.

Asia is the largest continent in the world in both land area, population and density. Its area is about 17,212,000 sq mi (44,579,000 sq km). Together with Europe, it forms the Eurasia continent, occupying more than 83% of its total area.

Asia has both the highest and the lowest points on the surface of Earth, has the longest coastline of any continent, and is subject overall to the world’s widest climatic extremes.

Explore the Asia map showing all countries, boundaries, and major regions. Asia is the largest and most populous continent, with 49 UN member states and several other territories.

Asia is divided into five major regions: Central, East, South, Southeast, and Western Asia, plus North Asia, covering Siberia.

Asia is the largest continent in the world, both in size and population. It has an area of 17,212,000 sq. miles, and population of 4.5 billion as of September 2018 estimates. Asia consists a total of 49 UN member countries, with China and India being the largest economies.