Definition of Asia in the English dictionary
The definition of Asia in the dictionary is the largest of the continents, bordering on the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean and Red Seas in the west. It includes the large peninsulas of Asia Minor, India, Arabia, and Indochina and the island groups of Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Ceylon ; contains the mountain ranges of the Hindu Kush, Himalayas, Pamirs, Tian Shan, Urals, and Caucasus, the great plateaus of India, Iran, and Tibet, vast plains and deserts, and the valleys of many large rivers including the Mekong, Irrawaddy, Indus, Ganges, Tigris, and Euphrates. Pop: 3 917 508 000. Area: 44 391 162 sq km.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASIA»
The term «Asia» is very widely used and occupies the
2.036 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «ASIA»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
Asia.
I am very proud to be a part of the Livestrong Foundation. I am maybe only a member but I give everything I can to be sure that people understand that cancer is a disease for everybody - not only in France, in Europe, in Asia, it is all over the world. We must fight together, we must make something to fight the cancer, we must Livestrong.
The amount of love I get from India, from Pakistan, from Asia, from Persia, Malaysia - people are just like, 'Brown boy doing it, brown boy doing it!'
Fear has disappeared. No more fear. In Asia, it is different. They've discovered again the fear and the psychology of the characters. Without psychology, the horror film doesn't exist.
I've done two USO Tours, one in the Middle East and one in Asia, and spent time with the troops.
My idea to bridge the world together with music starting in Asia and going to the West is something that is new, untapped and leading to the future of bringing the worlds together.
In Asia, I didn't feel like I was Chloe. I felt like I was acting like someone in Asia. I was acting like Chloe Wang, a pop star, that was like a character for me, if anything.
Brunei Darussalam is one of the oldest kingdoms in South East Asia.
There aren't many people who say that Europe is a territory, or Asia is a territory - it'd be suicide. And there are even more people in America than in Europe. I think it's strange, really. I basically see it as loads of different places.
During the past three years spectacular progress has been made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in several of the most populous developing countries of southern Asia, where widespread famine appeared inevitable only five years ago.
It's a massive compliment to me to be known in Asia because Asia is the way forward in football, along with the Middle East. I believe that strongly.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASIA»
Discover the use of
Asia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Asia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Briefly describes the landscape, weather, plants, animals, languages, and famous attractions of the continent of Asia.
Leila Merrell Foster, 2006
Introduces the geography, history, peoples, industries, environment, and possible future of the largest continent in the world.
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Contemporary Maritime Piracy in Southeast
Asia: History, ...
This book explores contemporary maritime piracy in Southeast Asia, demonstrating the utility of using historical context in developing policy approaches that will address the roots of this resurgent phenomenon.
Adam J. Young, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, International Institute for Asian Studies, 2007
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Asia: World's Largest Continent
Offers an introduction to the weather, vegetation, animals, and people of Asia.
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A History of Inner
Asia
The history of Inner Asia from the arrival of Islam to the present day.
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Modern South
Asia: History, Culture, Political Economy
After sketching the pre-modern history of the sub-continent, the book concentrates on the last three centuries. This second edition has been updated throughout to take account of recent historical research.
Sugata Bose, Ayesha Jalal, 2004
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Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation: National Interests and ...
Against this backdrop of regional transition, the contributors to this work explore why some forms of security cooperation and institutionalization in the region have proven more feasible than others, such as bilateral security cooperation ...
See Seng Tan, Amitav Acharya, 2004
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A History of East
Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to ...
"The interconnections among three distinct, yet related societies are at the heart of this book, which traces the story of East Asia from the dawn of history to the present"--Provided by publisher.
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Water:
Asia's New Battleground
The battles of yesterday were fought over land. Those of today are over energy. But the battles of tomorrow may be over water. Nowhere is that danger greater than in water-distressed Asia.
A very brief introduction to the geography and various regions of Asia, the largest and most populous continent in the world.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASIA»
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Asia is used in the context of the following news items.
Narendra Modi's Visit to Central Asia: What to Know
Mr. Modi is hoping to push other infrastructure projects too that would connect Central Asia to India – regions that are not far apart on the map ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
Asia markets' Grexit turmoil: Surprise and relief?
It's almost as if Asia-based traders are waiting for confirmation on trading moves from European traders before positioning short-term portfolios," ... «CNBC, Jul 15»
Asia markets slip on Greece vote, Shanghai volatile again
An electronic board is reflected on a glass as a man takes his lunch break at the Philippine Stock Exchange at the financial district of Makati, ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
Asia Stocks Drop After Greece Votes 'No'
BANGKOK—. Just hours after Greeks voted decisively to reject an international bailout Asian stock market players predictably reacted ... «Voice of America, Jul 15»
Philippine borrowers: the most leveraged in Southeast Asia
The property market in the Philippines has boomed over the past decade and millions of lower-income Filipinos have jumped on the property ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
The biggest risks for Asia markets this week
Asia's financial markets are bracing for a turbulent week as a flurry of central bank decisions and economic data on tap will likely add to the ... «CNBC, Jul 15»
Asia Pacific Cities Summit 2015: Glimpse inside cities of the future
Dr Hajkowicz said the mega trend of the "silk highway" - where the world's economy centred on the Asia-Pacific was well underway. «Brisbane Times, Jul 15»
Macau leads China-heavy list of biggest Asia-Pacific metro economies
The Chinese city of Macau was the Asia-Pacific's biggest metropolitan economy in 2014, according to an annual survey by the ... «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»
AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Asia
In other images from across Asia last week, rescuers in the Philippines tried to save passengers from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters off ... «Bristol Herald Courier, Jul 15»
Myanmar: South Asia's Perennial Troublemaker?
At a time when regional heavyweights China and India are pushing forward with connectivity in South Asia, developments along the Myanmar ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
