Asia Facts – 50 Fun Facts About Asia

Facts About Asia

India is the world’s biggest producer off Mangoes and produces 12 million tons of it.

The language which is spoken by the most number of people is Mandarin, and 1 Billion people speak it.

Honk Kong has more mobile phones than its population i.e. 2.36 cell phones per person.

Orangutans are only found on the island of Borneo and Sumatra both in Asia.

The largest lake in Asia is the Caspian Sea.

The longest river in Asia is the Yangtze or Chang Jiang at 6,380 kilometers; it is the third longest river in the world.

Lake Baikal which is a lake near the Russian – Mongolia border is the world’s deepest freshwater lake and contains 20% of the planet’s fresh water.

Half of Asia’s population indulges in Agriculture and Rice cultivation which is the staple food for the people of many nations.

Monsoon is crucial for many Asian countries, and their economy is intricately linked to good and bountiful monsoon.

The Eastern part of Asia is composed of thousands of island nations like Indonesia, Philippines, and Japan where fishing is a big industry.