Asia Facts

How many countries are there in Asia?

• 37

• 48

• 55

• 67

How many people live in Asia?

• 1.4 billion

• 3.1 billion

• 4.5 billion

• 7 billion

Which of the following are transcontinental countries?

• China

• India

• Turkey

• Saudi Arabia

• Russia

Answer explanation

The prefix trans- means across. So transcontinental means across continents.

Which Asian country has the largest population?

• India

• Pakistan

• Indonesia

• China

Which of the following ethnic groups mostly live in Western Asia? Choose three.

• Persians

• Chinese

• Malay

• Arabs

• Turks

Which is NOT an Asian country?

• Bahrain

• Laos

• New Zealand

• Bangladesh

• Armenia

Which of the following religions were founded in Asia?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

Answer explanation

Trick question!

ALL of the world's major religions originated in Asia.

These include Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

What is Asia's smallest country?

• Sri Lanka

• Bhutan

• Maldives

• Singapore

Which are landlocked countries? Choose three

• Mongolia

• Kazakhstan

• Vietnam

• Armenia

• Saudi Arabia

Answer explanation

A landlocked country is surrounded completely by land, with no coastline or seaport.

What is Asia's most populous capital?

• Tokyo

• Beijing

• New Delhi

• Jakarta