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| Native name | 東アジア / 东亚 / 동아시아 |
|---|---|
| Capital | — |
| Largest city | — |
| Official language | — |
| Government type | — |
| President | — |
| Prime Minister | — |
| Area | 11840000 km² |
| Population | 1,700,000,000 |
| Population density | — |
| Currency | — |
| Time zone | — |
| Drives on | — |
| Calling code | — |
| ISO code | — |
East Asia is a subregion of Asia that includes China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan.[1] It is bordered by Southeast Asia to the south, Central Asia to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the east.[2] With a population of over 1.7 billion, it is one of the most densely populated regions in the world.[3]
Geography
East Asia covers approximately 11.84 million square kilometers, making it the second-largest region in Asia.[4] The region features diverse landscapes, including the Himalayas, Gobi Desert, and fertile river valleys like the Yangtze River.[5]
Countries and Regions
The following countries and territories are generally considered part of East Asia:
Economy
East Asia is home to some of the world's largest economies, including China, Japan, and South Korea.[11] The region is known for its technological innovation, with companies such as Samsung, Toyota, and Alibaba Group originating here.[12]
Culture
East Asia has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by philosophies such as Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.[13] Traditional festivals like the Lunar New Year, Obon in Japan, and the Chuseok harvest festival in Korea are widely celebrated.[14]
See also
References
- ↑ "East Asia". https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Asia.
- ↑ "Geography of East Asia". https://www.worldatlas.com/asia/east-asia.html.
- ↑ "Population of East Asia". https://population.un.org/wpp/.
- ↑ "East Asia Geography". https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/regions/east-asia/.
- ↑ "Topography of East Asia". https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-major-geographic-features-of-east-asia.html.
- ↑ "China Overview". https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-13017882.
- ↑ "Japan Profile". https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/japan/.
- ↑ "Korea". https://www.britannica.com/place/Korea.
- ↑ "Mongolia". https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/mongolia/overview.
- ↑ "Taiwan". https://www.britannica.com/place/Taiwan.
- ↑ "East Asia’s Economy". https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/Regional-Economic-Reports/East-Asia-Pacific.
- ↑ "Top Companies in East Asia". https://www.forbes.com/global2000/.
- ↑ "Cultural History of East Asia". https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/whp-origins/era-5-the-first-global-age/51-culture-in-east-asia/a/read-culture-in-east-asia-b.
- ↑ "East Asian Festivals". https://asiasociety.org/education/festivals-east-asia.