Armenia
The geography of Armenia is mountainous with many trees and it rests between the Caspian and Black Seas. In fact, nearly half of Armenia's terrain is more than 6,500 ft above sea level. See more »
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Asia is a land of mountains and deserts, and island nations like Japan. Did you know that the highest point on Earth is in Asia? Learn more about Asian geography here.
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Azerbaijan
The geography of Azerbaijan is significantly dictated by the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan is just north of Iran and has two major mountain ranges, the Caucasas and the Talish Mountains. See more »
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Bhutan
The geography of Bhutan is largely dominated by the Himalayas in the north. Bhutan is a small country of only about 800,000 people that is situated between India and China See more »
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China
China is by far the most populous country on earth, with one-fourth of the world's total population inside its borders. It is also the world's oldest continuing civilization. See more »
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Georgia
Georgia's geography is unique because it is one of six transcontinental countries that are in both Europe and Asia. Georgia is bordered by four other countries and the Black Sea. See more »
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Japan
The geography of Japan is quite unique because it is an island nation. With densely populated cities and heavily forested interiors, Japan is a land steeped in tradition and modern life. See more »
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Kazakhstan
The geography of Kazakhstan includes coastal regions that are among the lowest elevations on Earth. Kazakhstan is also a huge country - about four times the size of Texas, situated south of Russia. See more »
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Kyrgyzstan
The geography of Kyrgyzstan is dominated by two different mountain ranges. Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country wedged between China and Russia; it's also the smallest of the newly independent Central Asian states. See more »
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Mongolia
The geography of Mongolia consists of high plateaus and mountains. Mongolia rests between China and Russia and slopes from the highest mountains in the north and west to the plains and depressions in the south and east. See more »
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Nepal
Nepal is most famous for its mountainous terrain and association with the Himalayas. A country that has long been fought over by neighboring nations, it now is claimed by the Chinese. See more »
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North Korea
North Korea borders China and is a very mountainous region, with about half the rainfall of its southern neighbor. Explore North Korea in this section. See more »
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Russia
Geographically, Russia is considered part of Asia. From frozen tundras to densely populated cities, this nation is still struggling to find its identity after the collapse of the Soviet Union. See more »
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South Korea
The geography of South Korea is mostly dominated by water. South Korea is about one-fifth the size of North Korea and considerably less mountainous since it is a true peninsula. See more »
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Turkmenistan
More than 70% of Turkmenistan is desert. The country borders Iran and the southeastern tip of the Caspian Sea. See more »
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Uzbekistan
Situated north and Turkmenistan and south of the Aral Sea, Uzbekistan is dominated by lowlands and desert regions covering 80% of the country's topography, making water a scarce resource. See more »
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Geography of Japan
Japan,officially Nippon, a country off the east coast of Asia. It consists of four large islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—and more than 3,300 smaller ones, including the Ryukyu chain.
Geography of Beijing
Beijing, or Peking, China, the nation's capital and second largest city. It lies on the edge of the North China Plain in the northeastern part of the country, about 90 miles (145 km) inland from the Bo Hai, an arm of the Yellow Sea.
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