Interesting Facts About Asia for Kids

Asia is the largest continent and also the most populous. It is known for its rich and diverse culture, and it attracts people from all over the world. Asia and Europe are a part of a landmass called Eurasia, which is known as a supercontinent. Some of the largest countries (by size) of the world such as, China and Russia are in Asia. There’s plenty of interesting facts about this continent that your children would love to know about. Read this article to learn more about Asia, and share this information with your kids!

Fun Facts and Information About Asia for Children

Let’s look at some amazing facts about the largest continent in the world.

1. Russia is the largest country in the world.

Russia, the largest country in the world, by landmass, is in Asia, even though approximately 40 per cent of this country comes under European Subcontinent. The largest country in terms of population in China. In fact, China’s population is more than the combined population of North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe.

2. Indonesia, the land of 150 active volcanoes is in Asia.

An area known as ‘Mount of Fire’ located near the pacific plate has more than 127 active volcanoes. Mount Merapi, which means ‘Mountain of Fire,’ is located on the island of Java, and it is the most active volcano in Indonesia, Asia. This volcano erupts every once every two to three years, and larger eruptions are seen once every 10 years.

4. The third-longest river in the world is in Asia.

The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia, and it is also the third-longest river in the world after the Nile and the Amazon. The Yangtze River, which is in China, is almost 3915 miles long.

5. China produces a lot of chopsticks.

Chopsticks are an important part of Chinese culture, and the nation produces a whopping amount of more than 45 billion chopsticks every year. Apart from producing these within the country, China also imports them from America. The American variety of chopsticks is lighter in weight as compared to the ones made in China.

6. Tokyo is the largest city in Asia.

Tokyo, in Japan, has the largest metropolitan area and is also the largest city in Asia. The city also has one of the busiest crossings, the ‘Shibuya crossing’. It is the busiest intersection in the world, where thousands of pedestrians cross the roads at the same time. The city has more than 38 million inhabitants.

7. The famous ‘Star Wars’-themed building is in Singapore.

If you and your child are a big fan of Star Wars, then this is one building that you will definitely want to see when you visit Singapore, the beautiful country in Asia. Named and inspired after the famous character ‘The Sandcrawler,’ this building came into a functional state in 2013.

8. Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, is in Asia.

Borneo, in Southeast Asia, is the largest island is in Asia. This massive island is surrounded by three countries, with Indonesia in the southern part of the island, and Brunei and Malaysia towards the northern region.

9. Asia is home to the smallest mammal in the world.

The bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti’s hog-nosed bat, is the smallest mammal in the world, and it is found in Asia. Although these tiny creatures that have given a ‘threatened status’ are mostly found in Western Thailand,  in 2001, they were also discovered in Burma.

10. The Gobi desert is the largest desert in Asia.

The Gobi desert, which is a cold desert, is the largest desert in Asia. It is also the fifth-largest desert in the world. Situated in the Southern Mongolian and North Chinese region, this desert is famous for mountains and dunes, and Bactrian camels, snow leopards, and other such rare animals.

11. The highest mountain in the world is in Asia.

The Himalayan mountain range that is situated in Sothern Asia also includes Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain in the world. Mount Everest is 8,850 meters or 29, 035 feet above sea level. The K2, which is the second-highest mountain globally, is also a part of the Himalayan mountain range.

12. People of Hong Kong and Japan have the highest life expectancy.

Hong Kong, the administrative region of the People’s Republica of China, has the highest life expectancy rate in the world, with an overall life expectancy percentage of 84.9 years. The life expectancy ratio of women here is 87.9 years and for men, it is 82.0 years. Japan, another country in Asia, has a life expectancy ratio of 84.6 years, where women tend to live as long as 87.9 years and men for 81.5 years on average.

13. Asia is home to many languages.

Mandarin or Chinese is the most spoken language in Asia. However, there are as many as 2300 spoken languages on the continent. Some of the popularly spoken languages include Hindi in India and Nepal, Arabic in most parts of Southwest Asia, etc. Some of the other famous spoken languages include English, Russian, French, etc.

14. People follow different religions in Asia.

Asian culture is vast, and people celebrate varied traditions and cultures. Some of the major religions followed here include Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.

15. There are 12 landlocked countries in Asia.

There are as many as 12 landlocked countries in Asia, which means that these countries do not have access to any ocean, as they are situated in the interiors of the continent. Some of the landlocked countries include countries of Southeast Asia such as Bhutan and Nepal, among others.

Asia is known for its rich culture and heritage. There are enough and more tourist attractions in Asia. Some of the popular tourist attractions are the Taj Mahal in India, the Great Wall of China in China, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, and Petra in Jordon. We hope your child would love these facts and information about Asia. And if you know some other interesting facts about Asia, do share them with us in the comments section.

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