Asia is largest continent in the world. It is more than five times larger than Oceania. Asia includes fifty countries. More than half of the world’s people live in Asia, and they speak nearly 2300 languages. Explore some of the countries of Asia below.
Afghanistan
- Read these Kids Encyclopedia Facts for an overview of Afghanistan.
- Learn fantastic facts about Afghanistan by visiting National Geographic Kids.
- Explore the Preserving Afghan Heritage project.
China
- For an overview of China, visit Little Passports.
- Watch this video to learn fantastic facts about China from JrMojo.
- Watch this National Geographic Video to see the Great Wall of China from above.
- Which Chinese New Year animal are you like?
- Learn to make delicious Jiaozi by visiting The Spruce Eats.
- Explore the Insect Museum of West China.
- Admire the beautiful work of the China Paper Cutting Museum.
India
- For an overview of India, visit Little Passports.
- Watch this video to learn fantastic facts about India from JrMojo.
- Learn about Holi: Festival of Colors by visiting National Geographic Kids.
- Learn about Diwali: India’s biggest holiday of the year.
- Check out the Indian Peafowl– one of the largest flying birds!
- Read more about the Women in India: Unheard Stories.
Israel
- For an overview of Israel, visit Little Passports.
- Learn about the Camp David Accords by visiting Britannica.
- Learn fun facts about Israel by visiting National Geographic Kids.
Japan
- Visit Little Passports for an overview of Japan.
- Learn fantastic facts about Japan by visiting National Geographic Kids.
- Learn about Japanese Art and Culture by visiting PBS Learning Media.
- Visit Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science.
- Take a moment to make a Koinobori (Carp Streamer) Toilet Paper Roll Craft.
Pakistan
- Visit Kiddle for an overview of Pakistan.
- Learn how to make the national dish of Pakistan.
- Visit the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan.
Philippines
- Learn fantastic facts about Philippines by visiting National Geographic Kids.
- For an overview of Philippines, check out these facts by Ducksters.
- Watch this video to learn the name of the largest eagle on earth.
- Explore the Filipino Street Art Project.
Russia
- Visit Little Passports for an overview of Russia.
- Learn fantastic facts about Russia by visiting National Geographic Kids.
- Explore the Dagestan Museum of Fine Arts.
South Korea
- Visit Little Passports for an overview of South Korea.
- Learn fantastic facts about South Korea by visiting National Geographic Kids.
- Visit the National Palace Museum of Korea.
Sri Lanka
- Check out this Kid’s World Travel Guide for an overview of Sri Lanka.
- Read more about the history and culture of Sri Lanka.
- There are three types of Asian Elephant. Do you know which one is the largest of the three?
- See a video of a pair of rare twin elephants.
Syria
- Visit Kiddle for an overview of Syria.
- Learn fun facts about Syria by visiting Britannica Kids.
- Read about the animals, food, and famous people of Syria.
- Visit the Met museum to view beautiful Syrian Art.
- Read more about the history and art of Syria.
Taiwan
- For an overview of Taiwan, visit Kiddle.
- Learn how to make the national dish of Taiwan.
- Put your creativity to work and make a lantern for the Pingxi Lantern Festival.
- Visit Taiwan’s Museum of Fine Arts.
- Tour the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum.
Thailand
- Visit Little Passports for an overview of Thailand.
- Watch this video to learn fantastic facts about Thailand by JrMojo.
Turkey
- Learn fun facts about Turkey by visiting National Geographic Kids.
- For an overview of Turkey, visit Little Passports.
- Learn how to make the sweet confection known as Turkish Delight by visiting The Spruce Eats.
- What is a Caracal? Watch this video to learn about this creature that resides in Turkey’s Taurus Mountains.
Vietnam
- For an overview of Vietnam, visit Little Passports.
- Learn fantastic facts about Vietnam by visiting National Geographic Kids.
- Read about The Empire of the Dragon.
- Explore the Land of Choice photo collection by Xuan-Phong.
- Try a few of these kid-friendly Vietnamese Recipes.