The physical geography of Asia is characterized by great diversity, including high mountain ranges, vast deserts, dense forests, and expansive steppes. Some key physical features include: - The Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountains, home to the highest peaks in the world such as Mount Everest. - Major river systems like the Yellow River, Yangtze, Ganges, Indus, and Mekong which have supported important civilizations. - Large deserts such as the Gobi, Thar, Arabian, and Karakum which cover large portions of Central and Western Asia. - Dense forests in Eastern Siberia and the Indonesian archipelago which contain significant biodiversity