Country of asian

Asia is the biggest and most populous continent in the world. The continent is made up of 48 countries and three other territories. The count includes transcontinental countres with majority of their population located in Asia. If Russia is included, the number of countries in Asia becomes

It is a diverse region with a mix of upper middle and low income countries with major strategic importance due to their geographic location and natural resource endowments. Over this period, the Bank has supported the efforts of the countries to improve the living standards of their people, promote economic growth, and ensure that future generations benefit from sound environmental practices and social development. The countries of Central Asia share more than just geography; they also share a similar legacy and, more importantly, a common vision for the future. Hence, the World Bank is increasingly approaching the development challenges of Central Asian countries through a regional lens. Such an approach facilitates cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing and strengthens dialogue and collaboration between the countries. One example of this approach applied is the Migration and Remittances Peer-Assisted Learning MiRPAL network which shares country experiences in establishing dialogue on migration policy.

Below is a list of all the Asian countries and territories, in order of geographical area. Note: Some of these countries are transcontinental or have part of their territory located in a continent other than Asia. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources.

According to the United Nations, Asia has 49 countries. However, depending upon the organization or government making the list, Asia can have as few as 45 or as many as 53 countries. The continent is also home to a varying number of "administrative regions" and dependent territories.