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It is home to Mount Everest , the highest peak on Earth at 8,849 metres, and the Dead Sea , the lowest point on land at more than 390 metres below sea level.

Over 2,300 languages are spoken across the continent, with Chinese (all dialects) and Hindi-Urdu being among the most widely spoken. It is home to Mount Everest , the

Major rivers like the Yangtze (Asia's longest), the Mekong, and the Ganges support ancient agricultural traditions and modern economies. Cultural and Historical Significance Cultural and Historical Significance Asia is the world's

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, covering roughly and housing about 60% of the global population . It is a region defined by its vast diversity, stretching from the arctic climates of Siberia to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Key Geographical Features Asia contains many of the planet's physical extremes: It is home to Mount Everest