World's Geographical Landscapes

Geographical Landscapes

• Mountains:
  • The Himalayas: stretch across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan; home to the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest
  • The Tian Shan: located in Central Asia, stretching across China, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan
• Rivers:
  • The Yangtze: longest river in Asia and third-longest in the world, flowing through China
  • The Mekong: flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam
• Deserts:
  • The Gobi: located in northern and northwestern China and southern Mongolia
  • The Arabian Desert: covers much of the Arabian Peninsula
• Islands:
  • Indonesia: comprises more than 17,000 islands, including Java, Sumatra, and Bali
  • The Philippines: an archipelago of over 7,000 islands in Southeast Asia

Religious Practices

• Buddhism:
  • Originated in India and spread to Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and East Asia
  • Theravada Buddhism: practiced in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos
  • Mahayana Buddhism: practiced in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam
• Islam:
  • Widespread in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia
  • Sunni Islam: dominant in Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
  • Shia Islam: prevalent in Iran, Iraq, and parts of Pakistan
• Hinduism:
  • Predominant in India, Nepal, and Bali, Indonesia
  • Complex pantheon of gods and goddesses, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

Cultural Traditions

• Food:
  • Rice: staple food in many Asian cultures, including China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia
  • Noodle dishes: popular in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia
  • Spices: commonly used in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine
• Festivals:
  • Chinese New Year: celebrated in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau
  • Diwali: Hindu festival of lights, celebrated in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
  • Eid al-Fitr: Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated in many Asian countries
• Art and Architecture:
  • Calligraphy: important in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures
  • Pagodas: characteristic of Buddhist architecture in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia
  • Mosques: grand examples in Istanbul, Turkey, and Isfahan, Iran

Geographical Landscapes

• Mountains:
  • Himalayas stretch across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan, featuring the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest
  • Tian Shan mountain range is located in Central Asia, spanning across China, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan
• Rivers:
  • Yangtze River is the longest in Asia and the third-longest in the world, flowing through China
  • Mekong River flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam
• Deserts:
  • Gobi Desert is situated in northern and northwestern China and southern Mongolia
  • Arabian Desert covers a vast area of the Arabian Peninsula
• Islands:
  • Indonesia comprises more than 17,000 islands, including Java, Sumatra, and Bali
  • Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands in Southeast Asia

Religious Practices

• Buddhism:
  • Originated in India and spread to Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and East Asia
  • Theravada Buddhism is practiced in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos
  • Mahayana Buddhism is practiced in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam
• Islam:
  • Widely practiced in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia
  • Sunni Islam is dominant in Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
  • Shia Islam is prevalent in Iran, Iraq, and parts of Pakistan
• Hinduism:
  • Predominant in India, Nepal, and Bali, Indonesia
  • Features a complex pantheon of gods and goddesses, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

Cultural Traditions

• Food:
  • Rice is a staple food in many Asian cultures, including China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia
  • Noodle dishes are popular in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia
  • Spices are commonly used in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine
• Festivals:
  • Chinese New Year is celebrated in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau
  • Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights, celebrated in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
  • Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated in many Asian countries
• Art and Architecture:
  • Calligraphy is highly valued in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures
  • Pagodas are characteristic of Buddhist architecture in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia
  • Mosques are grand examples of Islamic architecture in Istanbul, Turkey, and Isfahan, Iran