Summary of Continents and Prominent Countries

Asia

China

  • Population: ~1.4 billion
  • Economy: Socialist market economy; manufacturing and technology.
  • Culture: Rich history influenced by Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.

India

  • Population: ~1.4 billion
  • Economy: Emerging market; services, IT, and agriculture.
  • Culture: Highly diverse with major religions like Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.

Saudi Arabia

  • Population: ~36 million
  • Economy: Oil-based with diversification efforts.
  • Culture: Islamic traditions central, modernization evident in urban areas.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

  • Population: ~10 million
  • Economy: Trade, tourism, and finance.
  • Culture: Traditional Islamic with modern cosmopolitanism.