Asia is part of the Eurasian continent. The continent is located in the eastern and northern hemispheres. border with North America passes through the Bering Strait, and Asia is separated from Africa by the Suez Canal. Also in Ancient Greece attempts were made to establish the exact border between Asia and Europe. Until now, this boundary is considered conditional. In Russian sources, the border is established along the eastern foot of the Ural Mountains, the Emba River, the Caspian Sea, the Black and Marmara Seas, along the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles.

In the west, Asia is washed by the inland seas of the Black, Azov, Marmara, Mediterranean and Aegean seas. The largest lakes of the continent are Baikal, Balkhash and the Aral Sea. Lake Baikal contains 20% of all fresh water reserves on Earth. In addition, Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. His maximum depth in the middle part of the basin - 1620 meters. One of the unique lakes in Asia is Lake Balkhash. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is freshwater in its western part, and salty in its eastern part. The Dead Sea is considered the deepest sea in Asia and the world.

The continental part of Asia is occupied mainly by mountains and plateaus. The largest mountain ranges in the south are Tibet, Tien Shan, Pamir, Himalayas. In the north and northeast of the mainland are Altai, Verkhoyansk Range, Chersky Ridge, Central Siberian Plateau. In the west, Asia is surrounded by the Caucasian and Ural mountains, and in the east - this is the Big and Small Khingan and Sikhote-Alin. On the map of Asia with countries and capitals in Russian, the names of the large mountain ranges of the region are distinguishable. All types of climate are found in Asia - from arctic to equatorial.

According to the UN classification, Asia is divided into the following regions: Central Asia, East Asia, Western Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. There are currently 54 states in Asia. The borders of all these countries and capitals are marked on the political map of Asia with cities. In terms of population growth, Asia is second only to Africa. 60% of the world's population lives in Asia. China and India make up 40% of the world's population.

Asia is the ancestor of ancient civilizations - Indian, Tibetan, Babylonian, Chinese. This is due to favorable agriculture in many areas of this part of the world. By ethnic composition Asia is very diverse. Representatives of the three main races of mankind live here - Negroid, Mongoloid, Caucasoid.



The video lesson is devoted to the topic "Political Map of Foreign Asia". This topic is the first in the section of lessons on Foreign Asia. You will meet a variety of interesting countries Asia, which play a significant role in modern economy due to its financial, geopolitical influences and features of the economic and geographical position. The teacher will tell in detail about the composition, borders, and originality of the countries of Foreign Asia.

Theme: Overseas Asia

Lesson:Political map of Overseas Asia

Foreign Asia is the largest in terms of population (more than 4 billion people) and the second (after Africa) in terms of area region of the world, and it retains this primacy, in essence, throughout the entire existence of human civilization. Square overseas Asia- 27 million sq. km, it includes more than 40 sovereign states. Many of them are among the oldest in the world. Foreign Asia is one of the origins of mankind, the birthplace of agriculture, artificial irrigation, cities, many cultural property and scientific achievements. The region mainly consists of developing countries.

The region includes countries of different sizes: two of them are giant countries (China, India), there are very large ones (Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Indonesia), the rest are mainly classified as fairly large countries. The boundaries between them pass along well-defined natural boundaries.

EGP features Asian countries:

1. Neighborhood.

2. Seaside position.

3. Deep position of some countries.

The first two features have a beneficial effect on their economy, and the third complicates external economic relations.

Rice. 1. Map of foreign Asia ()

Largest countries in Asia by population (2012)
(according to CIA)

	The country	Population (thousand people)
	Indonesia
	Pakistan
	Bangladesh
	Philippines
		Developed countries in Asia: Japan, Israel, Republic of Korea, Singapore. All other countries in the region are developing countries. The least developed countries in Asia: Afghanistan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nepal, Laos, etc. China, Japan, India have the largest GDP, per capita - Qatar, Singapore, UAE, Kuwait. By the nature of the administrative-territorial structure, most Asian countries have a unitary structure. The following countries have a federal administrative-territorial structure: India, Malaysia, Pakistan, UAE, Nepal, Iraq. Regions of Asia: 1. Southwest. 3. Southeast. 4. Eastern. 5. Central. Rice. 3. Map of regions of foreign Asia () Homework Topic 7, Item 1 1. What regions (sub-regions) are distinguished in foreign Asia? Bibliography Main 1. Geography. A basic level of. 10-11 cells: Textbook for educational institutions/ A.P. Kuznetsov, E.V. Kim. - 3rd ed., stereotype. - M.: Bustard, 2012. - 367 p. 2. Economic and social geography of the world: Proc. for 10 cells. educational institutions / V.P. Maksakovskiy. - 13th ed. - M .: Education, JSC "Moscow textbooks", 2005. - 400 p. 3. Atlas with kit contour maps for grade 10. Economic and social geography of the world. - Omsk: Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Omsk Cartographic Factory", 2012. - 76 p. Additional 1. Economic and social geography of Russia: Textbook for universities / Ed. prof. A.T. Khrushchev. - M.: Bustard, 2001. - 672 p.: ill., cart.: tsv. incl. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, reference books and statistical collections 1. Geography: a guide for high school students and university applicants. - 2nd ed., corrected. and dorab. - M.: AST-PRESS SCHOOL, 2008. - 656 p. Literature for preparing for the GIA and the Unified State Examination 1. Thematic control by geography. Economic and social geography of the world. Grade 10 / E.M. Ambartsumova. - M.: Intellect-Centre, 2009. - 80 p. 2. The most complete edition standard options real tasks of the Unified State Examination: 2010. Geography / Comp. Yu.A. Solovyov. - M.: Astrel, 2010. - 221 p. 3. The optimal bank of tasks for preparing students. Single State exam 2012. Geography: Tutorial/ Comp. EM. Ambartsumova, S.E. Dyukov. - M.: Intellect-Centre, 2012. - 256 p. 4. The most complete edition of typical options for real tasks of the USE: 2010: Geography / Comp. Yu.A. Solovyov. - M.: AST: Astrel, 2010. - 223 p. 5. Geography. Diagnostic work in the format of the Unified State Examination 2011. - M .: MTSNMO, 2011. - 72 p. 6. USE 2010. Geography. Collection of tasks / Yu.A. Solovyov. - M.: Eksmo, 2009. - 272 p. 7. Tests in geography: Grade 10: to the textbook by V.P. Maksakovskiy “Economic and social geography of the world. Grade 10 / E.V. Baranchikov. - 2nd ed., stereotype. - M.: Publishing house "Exam", 2009. - 94 p. 8. Study guide for geography. Tests and practical tasks in geography / I.A. Rodionov. - M.: Moscow Lyceum, 1996. - 48 p. 9. The most complete edition of typical options for real USE assignments: 2009. Geography / Comp. Yu.A. Solovyov. - M.: AST: Astrel, 2009. - 250 p. 10. Unified state exam 2009. Geography. Universal materials for the preparation of students / FIPI - M .: Intellect-Center, 2009. - 240 p. 11. Geography. Answers on questions. Oral exam, theory and practice / V.P. Bondarev. - M.: Publishing house "Exam", 2003. - 160 p. 12. USE 2010. Geography: thematic training tasks/ O.V. Chicherina, Yu.A. Solovyov. - M.: Eksmo, 2009. - 144 p. 13. USE 2012. Geography: Standard exam options: 31 options / Ed. V.V. Barabanova. - M.: national education, 2011. - 288 p. 14. USE 2011. Geography: Standard exam options: 31 options / Ed. V.V. Barabanova. - M.: National Education, 2010. - 280 p. Materials on the Internet 1. Federal Institute pedagogical measurements ( ). 2. Federal portal Russian Education ().

Lesson: Political Map of Overseas Asia

1. general characteristics, Short story overseas Asia

Foreign Asia is the largest in terms of population (more than 4 billion people) and the second (after Africa) in terms of area region of the world, and it retains this primacy, in essence, throughout the entire existence of human civilization. The area of ​​foreign Asia is 27 million square meters. km, it includes more than 40 sovereign states. Many of them are among the oldest in the world. Foreign Asia is one of the origins of mankind, the birthplace of agriculture, artificial irrigation, cities, many cultural values ​​and scientific achievements. The region mainly consists of developing countries.

2. Diversity of foreign Asian countries by area

The region includes countries of different sizes: two of them are giant countries (China, India), there are very large ones (Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Indonesia), the rest are mainly classified as fairly large countries. The boundaries between them pass along well-defined natural boundaries.

Peculiarities of the EGP of Asian countries:

1. Neighborhood.

2. Seaside position.

3. Deep position of some countries.

The first two features have a beneficial effect on their economy, and the third complicates external economic relations.

Rice. 1. Map of overseas Asia (Source)

3. Diversity of countries of foreign Asia by population

Largest countries in Asia by population (2012)
(according to CIA)

4. Diversity of countries of foreign Asia according to geographic location

Asian countries by geographic location:

1. Maritime (India, Pakistan, Iran, Israel, etc.).

2. Island (Bahrain, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, etc.).

3. Archipelagos (Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, Maldives).

4. Inland (Laos, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, etc.).

5. Peninsular (Republic of Korea, Qatar, Oman, etc.).

5. Diversity of foreign Asian countries by level of development

Political structure countries are very diverse.

Monarchies of overseas Asia (according to wikipedia.org):

Jordan

Cambodia

Malaysia

Saudi Arabia

All other countries are republics.

Rice. 2. Emperor of Japan Akihito (Source)

Developed countries in Asia: Japan, Israel, Republic of Korea, Singapore.

All other countries in the region are developing countries.

The least developed countries in Asia: Afghanistan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nepal, Laos, etc.

Asia is that part of the world where countries are both similar to each other and completely different. It combines various cultural and religious currents, various natural and climatic conditions, exotic east, ancient traditions and quite modern, similar to European life.

Western Asia includes the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus mountains and the western Mediterranean coast. This region is full of sights, here originated ancient states peace. Now there are resorts for every taste. Turkey is the most popular because of the good climate, various types of recreation, affordable prices and historical monuments. The Caucasus pleases with national color, excellent cuisine and ancient history. And the countries of the Arabian Peninsula will provide a luxurious holiday for the most demanding taste.

Countries South Asia immediately associated with the tales of a thousand and one nights. Iran, Iraq, India and neighboring states are a special flavor. India deserves special attention as largest country region. In India, Europeans are treated well; magnificent architectural monuments of different eras, Hindus celebrate national holidays on a grand scale, and it is a pleasure to take part in them. Almost all Hindus speak English. But it also has its downsides: big cities great amount slums, and therefore many petty scammers. Heat, insects, snakes are not the most pleasant additions to the rest, although these inconveniences will not be a hindrance for pre-prepared tourists.

China, Japan, Mongolia and other countries are united by geographers in East Asia. It is difficult to describe all the variety of sights, but no one refuses to see the homeland of Genghis Khan, the Great Chinese wall, Terracotta Army or Cherry Blossom Festival. Lovers of philosophy and religion will find themselves in visiting many temples, and maybe even get to the monasteries of Tibet. Nature has not deprived this part of Asia of landscapes - steppes, deserts, the roof of the world - the Himalayan mountains, great rivers - all this is worth the attention of travelers.

Southeast Asia is very popular with vacationers with its warm seas and wide beaches, an abundance of tropical flora and fauna, unusual architecture, and rich ancient culture. Tourists from all over the world are welcome here and vacationers return to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and the island states again and again.

Asia is a contrast of exotic and modern technologies, preserving traditions and customs and striving to keep up with the times. Tourists, coming to rest in Asian countries, always make discoveries for themselves, because in such a vast territory there will definitely be an unexplored corner that will seem like a real paradise.

Political detailed map of Asia with cities

Map of Asia [+3 maps] - Asia - Maps

Asia- is the largest part of the world, which is located on the same mainland Eurasia with part of the world Europe and covers an area of ​​\u200b\u200babout 43.4 million km² (30% of the total dry land the globe). The allocation of this part of the world is associated with the presence of historical and geographical barriers (which are always disputed) between these parts of the world. Asia has a great length from north to south from Cape Chelyuskin on the Taimyr Peninsula to Cape Piai on the Malay Peninsula.

Asian population: 4.3 billion people
Population density: 96 people/km²

Territory of Asia: 44,579,000 km²

The eastern border of Asia (and Eurasia) is Cape Dezhnev with America, the western border is on the peninsula Asia Minor- the Bosporus and Dardanelles, only in the west Asia has land borders with Europe (the Urals and the Caucasus) and on the Isthmus of Suez with Africa. The main part of its territory goes directly to the seas and oceans.

Leaders in the number of tourists:

1 China 57.58 million
2 Malaysia Malaysia 24.71 million
3 Hong Kong 22.32 million
4 Thailand 19.10 million
5 Macau 12.93 million
6 Singapore 10.39 million
7 South Korea 9.80 million
8 Indonesia 7.65 million
9 India 6.29 million
10 Japan 6.22 million

1 Saudi Arabia 17.34 million
2 Egypt 9.50 million
3 UAE 8.13 million

Asia - the only part world, which is washed by the waters of all four oceans. In some places, the seas cut deeply into the Asian uplands. However, the influence of the oceans on its nature is limited. This is explained huge size Asia, thanks to which significant areas of this part of the world are very remote from the oceans. The most remote interior regions of Asia are several thousand kilometers from the oceans, while in Western Europe this distance is only 600 km.

Asia has the most big earth average height- 950 m (for comparison: Europe - 340 m), highest point of the whole Earth, the famous Chomolungma (8848m). 2. The deepest oceanic trench, the Mariana Trench, is located in Asia. pacific ocean(11022 m). In Asia, the deepest lake in the world - Baikal In Asia - the deepest depression Dead Sea(-395 m)

The coasts of Asia are very indented. Two large peninsulas stand out in the north - Taimyr and Chukotsky, in the east there are huge seas separated by the peninsulas of Kamchatka and Korea, as well as chains of islands. In the south there are three large peninsulas - Arabian, Hindustan, Indochina. They are separated wide open to Indian Ocean the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal and, conversely, the almost closed waters of the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. The huge archipelago of the Sunda Islands adjoins Asia to the southeast.

Asia accounts for more than 40% of the world's potential hydropower resources, of which China - 540 million kW, India - 75 million kW. 2. The degree of use of river energy is very different: in Japan - by 70%, in India - by 14%, in Myanmar - by 1%. 3. The population density in the Yangtze Valley, the largest of Asian rivers, reaches 500-600 people. For 1 sq. km, in the Ganges delta - 400 people.

Most Asian countries have direct access to one of the oceans, with a long and fairly dissected coastline. landlocked countries Central Asia, as well as Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, Laos. Asia is a crossroads of important maritime communications. Most of the seas, bays and straits are living sea lanes.

Asia is rich in variety natural resources However, they are very unevenly spaced. With mineral resources highest value have reserves of fuel minerals. In the Persian Gulf and a number of adjacent territories, there is the largest oil and gas province, which includes territories Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar. Great importance have deposits of coal largest deposits which are concentrated on the territory of two Asian giants - China and India. The countries of South, Southeast and East Asia are more endowed with ore minerals.

Great resources fresh water, but their distribution is also uneven. The problem for most regions is the availability land resources. forest resources better than other regions, Southeast Asia is provided, where huge tracts of tropical forests are located. Among the trees you can find such valuable species as iron, sandalwood, black, red, camphor.
Many countries have significant recreational resources.
In Asia, the number of inhabitants is constantly growing. This is due to the high natural increase, which in most countries exceeds 15 people per 1,000 inhabitants. Asia has colossal labor resources. In 26 countries, more than a third of people are employed in agriculture. The population density in Asia fluctuates quite widely (from 2 people/km2 in Central and Southwest Asia to 300 people/km2 in East and Southeast Asia, in Bangladesh - 900 people/km2).
Asia is the world leader in the number of millionaire cities, the largest of which are Tokyo, Osaka, Chongqing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tehran, Beijing, Istanbul, Jakarta, Mumbai (Bombay), Calcutta, Manila, Karachi, Chennai (Madras), Dhaka, Bangkok.
Asia is the birthplace of three world and many national religions. Islam is the main religion ( Southwest Asia, partly South and Southeast Asia), Buddhism (South, Southeast and East Asia), Hinduism (India), Confucianism (China), Shintoism (Japan), Christianity (Philippines and some other countries), Judaism (Israel) .

Asia - the largest part of the world that is located on one continent with Europe and covers an area of ​​about 43.4 million km² (30% of the dry land of the globe) . Asia has a slow greaterness from north to south of Cape Chelyuskin on the Taimyr Peninsula to Cape Piay that the Malay Peninsula.

Easternmost point - Cape Dezhneva , is the westernmost point in Asia Minor .

Only in the West Asia has land borders with Europe and the Suez isthmus with Africa. The greater part of its territory goes directly to the oceans .

Asia - the only part of the world, which is washed by the waters of the four oceans. Sea somewhere deep cut into the Asian dry land. However, the influence of the oceans on its nature limited . This is due to the huge size of Asia , through which considerable space to this part of the world is very distant from the ocean . Most remote inland areas of Asia are at a distance of several thousand kilometers from the ocean , while in Western Europe it is only 600 km away .