Here are 10 fun facts about Asia:
– Asia is home to more than 60% of the global population, which is approximately 4,780,237,772 people as of 2024.
– There are nearly 2,300 languages spoken in Asia, which accounts for 40% of the world’s linguistic diversity.
– All of the world’s primary religions originated in Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
– The world’s largest Muslim population lives in Indonesia, which is approximately 87% of the country’s total population.
– Japan has the second oldest population in the world, with a median age of 44.6 years.
– China built the Great Wall of China to keep out the “barbarians,” which were the nomadic tribes to the north.
– China only has one-time zone, which was created to promote a stronger sense of national identity and promote the idea of a unified and centralized China.
– In Vietnam, everyone celebrates the same birthday, known as “Tet Nguyen Dan” or the Lunar New Year.
– A separate poverty line exists throughout Asia, which is a crucial indicator of economic well-being.
– The world’s highest mountain is located in Asia, which is Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas.
