This document provides information on various geographical locations and cultural sites across Asia. It includes brief descriptions of landmarks and areas of interest in countries such as the Philippines, Turkmenistan, Japan, Afghanistan, South Korea, Russia, Maldives, India, China, and more. The descriptions highlight the natural beauty, historical and cultural significance of sites like Banaue Rice Terraces, Himeji Castle, Shrine of Hazrat Ali, Jeju Island, Lena Pillars, Jiuzhaigou Valley and others. It also provides overviews of the size and diversity of cultures found across the large and varied continent of Asia.

2. The National Flags of the Asian States
Afghanistan Armenia Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Bhutan
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Cambodia China Georgia India Indonesia
Iran Israel Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Korea (South)
Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Macau (Macao) Malaysia Maldives

3. Mongolia Nepal Oman Pakistan Palestinian
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Saudi Arabia Singapore Syria Taiwan Tajikistan
Thailand Timor-Leste Turkey Turkmenistan United
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5. Banaue Rice Terraces
in the Philippines

6. Banaue Rice Terraces
in the Philippines
These beautiful rice terraces are located in
the Philippines, mostly in the Ifuago
province. It is said they were built
primarily by hand, with limited use of any
equipment. The people of the Ifuago
province have been taking care of the
terraces and the province has been a very
popular tourist destination.

7. The Door to Hell
in Turkmenistan

8. The Door to Hell in Turkmenistan
Located near the village of Derweze in
Turkmenistan, this large hole in the ground has
been burning for almost 40 years. It was
created as a result of an accident during
drilling. Unfortunately, it's most likely going to
get closed soon.

9. Himeji Castle
in Japan

10. Himeji Castle in Japan
This beautiful complex is located on a
hilltop in Himeji in Hyougo Prefecture,
Japan. Most of its exterior is white, which
is why it's sometimes referred to as the
"White Heron Castle." The castle
miraculously survived the Second World
War, even though Himeji was bombed
twice.

11. Shrine of Hazrat Ali
in Afghanistan

12. Shrine of Hazrat Ali in Afghanistan
It's also known as the Blue Mosque and
it's located in Mazar-i-Sharif in
Afghanistan. It's one of the most popular
tourist destinations in Afghanistan. The
place is well known for the white pigeons
that live in the complex; it's believed that
when a grey pigeon finds itself near the
shrine complex, it turns white within 40
days.

13. Jeju Island
in South Korea

14. Jeju Island in South Korea
This South Korean island is a very popular
spot for tourists, mostly ones from Korea and
Japan. It's a volcanic island, but it also
contains beautiful flora, including the
evergreen Gotjawal Forest. The picture below
shows the area surrounding Hallasan, a shield
volcano on the island.

15. Lena Pillars
in Russia

16. Lena Pillars in Russia
These breathtaking natural pillars are
located in eastern Siberia, Russia. The
pillars are also known as the Stone Trees
of Yakutsk. The area surrounding the
pillars is almost untouched by civilization
and much of it consists of forests.

17. Maldives

18. Maldives
Maldives are beautiful islands in the Indian
Ocean that many people consider to be a
paradise on Earth. The white sandy beaches and
the stunningly clear waters make the islands
an extremely popular tourist destination.

19. Valley of Flowers
in India

20. Valley of Flowers in India
Valley of Flowers National Park is, as the
name suggests, a valley full of flowers. It's
located in West Himalaya and it's a
beautiful park containing different kind s
of flowers, as well as some rare species of
animals. The valley is so colorful that local
people used to believe that fairies lived in
it.

21. East Hulun Buir Grassland
in China

22. East Hulun Buir Grassland in China
China is known for its grasslands and this
one is among its most impressive ones. It's
named after the lakes of Hulun and Buir.
The grass of the East Hulun Buir Grassland
is of extremely high quality and it's
exported to other countries.

23. Jiuzhaigou Valley
in China

24. Jiuzhaigou Valley in China
This nature reserve located in the province of
Sichuan, China, is known for beautiful lakes
and waterfalls. The name of the valley means
"Valley of Nine Villages", as nine villages are
situated along the valley, seven of which are
still inhabited by people. The valley contains
beautiful forests that look especially attractive
during autumn.

27. Ang Asya ang pinakamalaki na kontinente at
sumasaklaw sa humigit-kumulang na ikatlong
bahagi ng mundo. May sukat itong 49,694,700 milya
kuwadrado (mi2).
The culture of Asia is human civilization in Asia. It
features different kinds of cultural heritage of
many nationalities, societies, andethnic groups in
the region, traditionally called a continent from a
Western-centric perspective, of Asia. The region or
"continent" is more commonly divided into more
natural geographic and cultural subregions,
including Central Asia, East Asia, North Asia, South
Asia, Southeast Asia and West Asia.
Geographically, Asia is not a distinct continent;
culturally, there has been little unity or common
history for many of the cultures and peoples of
Asia.

28. There are an abundance of ethnic groups
throughout Asia, with adaptations to the climate
zones of Asia, which can perate, subtropical or
tropical. The ethnic groups have adapted to
mountains, deserts, grasslands, and forests. On the
coasts of Asia, the ethnic groups have adopted
various methods of harvest and transport. Some
groups are primarily hunter-gatherers, some
practice transhumance(nomadic lifestyle), others
have been agrarian/rural for millennia and others
are becoming industrial/urban. Some
groups/countries of Asia are completely urban
(Singapore and Hong Kong). The colonization of
Asia was largely ended in the twentieth century,
with national drives for independence and self-
determination across the continent.