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Asia is generally bordered to the east by the Pacific Ocean, to the south by the Indian Ocean, and to the north by the Arctic Ocean. The boundary between Asia and Europe is more of a historical and cultural idea rather than a strict physical line, as there isn't a clear geographical separation between the two. This division has changed over time since it was first established in ancient times. The split between Eurasia into two continents highlights cultural, linguistic, and ethnic differences that often exist on a continuum rather than a distinct line. Typically, Asia is considered to be located east of the Suez Canal, which separates it from Africa, and also to the east of the Turkish Straits, Ural Mountains, and Ural River, while lying south of the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian and Black Seas, which separate it from Europe. | Asia is generally bordered to the east by the Pacific Ocean, to the south by the Indian Ocean, and to the north by the Arctic Ocean. The boundary between Asia and Europe is more of a historical and cultural idea rather than a strict physical line, as there isn't a clear geographical separation between the two. This division has changed over time since it was first established in ancient times. The split between Eurasia into two continents highlights cultural, linguistic, and ethnic differences that often exist on a continuum rather than a distinct line. Typically, Asia is considered to be located east of the Suez Canal, which separates it from Africa, and also to the east of the Turkish Straits, Ural Mountains, and Ural River, while lying south of the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian and Black Seas, which separate it from Europe. | ||
[[China]] and [[India]] | From 1 to 1800 C.E., [[China]] and [[India]] took turns being the largest economies in the world.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250129061814/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/statistics-a-look-into-the-largest-economies-of-the-past/articleshow/45381860.cms?from=mdr</ref> China was a significant economic force that drew many people towards the east, while India's ancient culture, known for its legendary wealth and prosperity, symbolised Asia for many and attracted European trade, exploration, and colonidation. Columbus's accidental discovery of a route from Europe to America while trying to find a way to India highlights this strong interest. The Silk Road served as the primary trade route connecting the east and west across the Asian interior, while the Straits of Malacca became an important maritime path. In the 20th century, Asia, especially East Asia, showed remarkable economic growth and population increase, although overall population growth has since declined. Additionally, Asia is where most of the world's major religions originated, including Hindu Dharna, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and many others. | ||
Given its size and diversity, the concept of Asia—a [[toponymy|name]] dating back to [[classical antiquity]]—may actually have more to do with [[human geography]] than [[physical geography]].{{citation needed|date=September 2018}} Asia varies greatly across and within [[Regions of Asia|its regions]] with regard to ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties and government systems. It also has a mix of many different climates ranging from the equatorial south via the hot desert in the [[Middle East]], temperate areas in the east and the <!-- extremely --> continental centre to vast subarctic and polar areas in [[Siberia]]. | Given its size and diversity, the concept of Asia—a [[toponymy|name]] dating back to [[classical antiquity]]—may actually have more to do with [[human geography]] than [[physical geography]].{{citation needed|date=September 2018}} Asia varies greatly across and within [[Regions of Asia|its regions]] with regard to ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties and government systems. It also has a mix of many different climates ranging from the equatorial south via the hot desert in the [[Middle East]], temperate areas in the east and the <!-- extremely --> continental centre to vast subarctic and polar areas in [[Siberia]]. | ||