This document provides an overview of the geography, climate, population, and culture of Asia. It notes that Asia is the largest continent, covering 30% of the Earth's surface and home to over 4 billion people. The climate varies greatly from subarctic in the north to tropical in the south. Images show the diverse landscapes including mountains, deserts, cities, and rural villages. The population is largely Han Chinese but there are also over 50 distinct cultural groups. Maps highlight the locations of major rivers, the Great Wall of China, and population densities across the continent.
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Gobi Desert ¨C Northern China
? Asia is home to 3 of the world¡¯s largest
cold deserts
¨C Chang Tang, on the Plateau of Tibet in China
¨C Taklimakan Desert
¨C Gobi (Mongolian for "waterless place")
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