Summary of Asia
Continent
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.