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- As the world’s largest continent, it’s no surprise that Asia is teeming with activities, attractions, and some of the planet’s most legendary sites.
- It’s made up of 48 countries and surrounded by oceans on three sides: the Arctic, Pacific, and Indian.
- It is also part of the Middle East, where three continents converge: Africa, Asia, and Europe.
- The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, and Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level in the world, are also located in Asia.
- It is home to prominent attractions and destinations such as the Great Wall of China, the Himalayan Mountains, the 4000 Islands, the Banaue Rice Terraces, and the Taj Mahal.
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Swayambhunath Monkey Temple
Angkor Night Market
Great Wall of China
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
Humayun's Tomb
Lotus Temple
Taj Mahal
Bali Safari and Marine Park
Tanjung Puting National Park
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Kamikochi
4000 Islands
Langkawi Sky Bridge
Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
Anisakan Falls
Banaue Rice Terraces
Saint Basil’s Cathedral
National Museum of Singapore
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Kenting National Park
Grand Palace
Phong Nha Cave
Sa Pa Terraces
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