Asia

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of Earth's land area and home to roughly 60% of the human population. Located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres, it shares the Eurasian landmass with Europe and the Afro-Eurasian landmass with Europe and Africa. Asia is characterized by diverse cultures, languages, religions, and landscapes, and it was the site of some of the earliest human civilizations.