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Maps / 12 weeks ago
Mapping Asia: The six regions that shape the world’s biggest continent
Asia, the world’s largest continent, is often divided into six distinct regions to better understand its vast geography, cultures, and economies. A new visualisation highlights these divisions: East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, and North Asia. The United Nations describes Asia as the most populous continent, home to 4.7 billion people (nearly 60% of the world’s population). It stretches from the deserts of the Middle East to the high peaks of the Himalayas and the dense cities of East Asia.
Maps / 39 weeks ago
The various regions in Africa and what they stand for
Africa, the second-largest and second-most-populous continent globally, comprises 54 countries, each with its unique culture, history, and geography. To better understand this vast and diverse continent, the United Nations divides Africa into five distinct regions: Northern Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa.
