The Physical Features of Asia

Things to remember

• Asia is crossed by the equator in the south, by the Tropic of Cancer in the center and the Arctic Circle in the north and is the biggest continent.
• Asia constitutes many high mountain ranges of the world, including the Himalayas, the highest of all. Mt.Everest, a peak in the Nepalese part of the Himalayas is the highest peak of the world.
• Asia is a very large landmass extending from the equatorial to the Polar Regions.
• Asia’s natural vegetations greatly varied as per the diverse landform and climate conditions.