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List of Asian Countries, Know Their Capital, Area and Population

Asia, the largest and most populous continent, is home to 49 countries, each offering a rich blend of cultures, landscapes, and histories. Stretching from the Middle East to the Pacific Ocean, Asia is divided into several regions, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and Western Asia. Its countries are known for their cultural diversity, economic power, and significant global influence across various sectors.

An Overview of Asia

Asia is the world’s largest continent in both size and population. Covering over 44 million square kilometers, it makes up about 30% of Earth’s total land and 8% of its surface area. As the birthplace of many of the earliest civilizations, Asia has long been home to the majority of the global population. Today, its 4.7 billion people account for around 60% of the world’s total population.

List of Asian Countries, Know Their Capital, Area and Population

Explore a comprehensive list of Asian countries, including their capitals, areas, and populations. This overview provides key details about each nation, offering insight into their geographical size and demographic statistics, helping you understand the diversity and scale of Asia’s nations.

Countries Capital Area (in sq. km) Population (2021)
Afghanistan Kabul 652,864 39,835,428
Armenia Yerevan 29,743 2,968,127
Azerbaijan Baku 86,600 10,223,342
Bahrain Manama 760 1,748,296
Bangladesh Dhaka 147,570 166,303,498
Bhutan Thimphu 38,394 779,898
Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan 5,765 441,532
Cambodia Phnom Penh 181,035 16,946,438
China Beijing 9,596,961 1,444,216,107
East Timor Dili 14,874 1,343,873
Georgia Tbilisi 69,700 3,979,765
Hong Kong City of Victoria 2,755 7,552,810
India New Delhi 3,287,263 1,393,409,038
Indonesia Jakarta 1,904,569 276,361,783
Iran Tehran 1,648,195 85,028,759
Isaq Baghdad 438,317 41,179,350
Israel Jerusalem 20,770 8,789,774
Japan Tokyo 377,915 126,050,804
Jordan Amman 89,342 10,269,021
Kazakhstan Nur-Sultan 2,724,900 18,994,962
Kuwait Kuwait City 17,818 4,328,550
Kyrgyzstan Bishkek 199,951 6,628,356
Laos Vientiane 236,800 7,379,358
Lebanon Beirut 10,400 6,769,146
Macau Macau 115 658,394
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 329,847 32,7746,194
Maldives Male 298 543,617
Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 1,564,116 3,329,289
Myanmar Naypyidaw 676,578 54,806,012
Nepal Kathmandu 147,181 29,674,920
Oman Pyongyang 120,538 25,887,041
Pakistan Muscat 309,500 5,223,375
Palestine Islamabad 881,913 225,199,937
Qatar Ramallah 6,220 5,222,748
Russia Doha 11,586 2,930,528
Saudi Arabia Moscow 17,098,242 145,734,038
Singapore Riyadh 2,149,690 35,340,683
South Korea Seoul 100,210 51,305,186
Sri Lanka Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte 65,610 21,497,310
Syria Damascus 185,180 18,275,702
Taiwan Taipei 36,193 23,855,010
Tajikistan Dushanbe 143,100 9,749,627
Thailand Bangkok 513,120 69,950,850
The Philippines Manila 343,448 111,046,913
Turkey Ankara 783,562 85,042,738
Turkmenistan Ashgabat 488,100 6,117,924
United Arab Emirates Abu Dabi 83,600 9,991,089
Uzbekistan Tashkent 447,400 33,935,763
Vietnam Hanoi 331,212 98,168,833
Yemen Sana’a 527,968 30,490,640

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