Asia is the world's largest continent, home to over 60% of the global population. It spans from the Arctic Circle to below the equator, encompassing a wide range of climates and physical geography. Key facts about Asia include its highest point being Mt. Everest at over 8,000 meters, the largest desert as the Gobi, and over one-third of the world's population living in Asia despite it covering only a third of Earth's total land area. The continent's vast size and location have given it a highly diverse array of climates, landforms, and ways of life across its many regions.