Asia

Where in the world?

Politics & Economics

• Largest and most populated continent
• Home to 48 countries
• Economy focuses on:
• Manufacturing
• Natural resources
• Agriculture
• Influential empires/kingdoms:
• Persian Empire
• Mongol Empire
• Gupta Empire
• Mauryan

Geographic Features

Physical Features:

• Mountains
• Plains
• Plateaus
• Steppes
• Deserts
• Archipelagos

Natural Resources

Natural Resources found around Asia:

• Timber
• Gold
• Iron
• Coal

Asia