How Many Countries Are in Asia?
Answer – According to the UN, there are 49 countries in Asia.
Explanation:
Depending on the organization or government making the list, Asia can have as few as 45 or as many as 53 countries. The continent is the largest, as it constitutes roughly one-third of the world’s land area. It is also home to the world’s two most populous countries, China and India. Despite Russia being a transcontinental nation (partly in Asia and partly in Europe), it is considered the world’s and Asia’s biggest country. It covers an area of 6.592 million square miles. The smallest country on the continent is the Maldives. Some of the other well-known countries in Asia include Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, the Philippines, Iran, Turkey, and Thailand.
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