ASIA

Welcome to ASIA Asia is the largest continent of the world that extends over nearly one-third of the land surface of the earth. The word Asia is speculated to be from the word Asu, an Akkadian word, which means "to go out" or "to rise". The gesture probably indicates to the direction of the sun at sunrise in the Middle East. Asia continent is thus often called as the land of the rising sun where the west (Europe) is the land of the setting sun. Having a look at the physical map clears the position of Asia. On the right side of the map it is the biggest mass of land. It has Europe on its left side, Australia on its down right and Africa on its down left. The exact boundaries of Asia are vaguely defined, especially between Asia and Europe. The delineation between Asia and Africa is the Isthmus of Suez. There is one special feature of Asia that demography wise and geographically, Asia is not considered as a continent or a subcontinent. Asia acquires the area of around 43, 999, 000 sq km. Its population acquires around 60%of the total world population. The climate of Asia is very varied. This continent is extreme in North and monsoon in South and East. Explaining the chief mountain ranges of Asia, we can name the Himalayas, Kunlun, Tien Shah, Altai and Tibetan Plateau. The demography of Asia includes many mighty rivers as, Ganges, Yang-tze, Yamuna, Yenisei, Amur, Hwang-ho and Mekong. There are two Deserts in Asia namely, Thar and Arabia. Asia is substantially the largest continent in the world, and is rich in natural resources, such as Petroleum and iron. The minerals like Gold, Coal, Oil and Manganese are also found in abundance in Asia. Forest areas are extensive throughout Asia's demography. Fishing is a major source of food in Asia, particularly in Southern India and Japan. There are many modern cities in Asia, traveling where can be a memorable experience. Delhi, Bombay, Kolkata, Dhaka, Beizing, Yangoon, Bangkok, Colombo, Hanoi, Tashkeny are few to name. Asia itself is often divided in the following sub regions: North Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Southwest Asia. North Asia refers to the bigger Asian part of Russia, also known as Siberia. Central Asia includes the Central Asian Republics of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. East Asia includes the Pacific Ocean islands of Taiwan and Japan. South Asia is also referred to as the Indian Subcontinent. It includes the Himalayan States of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Asia continent also has very positive economic indicators. Asia's largest economy is Japan and the smallest is East Timor. Japan is the world's second largest economy. China and India are the rapidly growing economies of the Asia continent. The history of Asia continent can be seen as the blend of distinct histories of East Asia, South Asia, Middle East and several peripheral coastal regions. A large majority of the people in the world practice different religious faiths in Asia. There is a perfect blend of various religions like Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, etc in Asia. ASIAN COUNTRIES Countries Capitals Afghanistan Kabul Armenia Yerevan Azerbaijan Baku Bahrain Manama Bangladesh Dhaka Bhutan Thimphu Brunei-Darussalam Bandar-Seri-Begawan Cambodia Phnom-Penh China Beijing East Timor Dili India New Delhi Indonesia Jakarta Iran Tehran Iraq Baghdad Israel Jerusalem Japan Tokyo Jordan Amman Kazakhstan Astana Korea, North Pyongyang Korea, South Seoul Kuwait Kuwait City Kyrgyzstan Bishtek Laos Vientiane Countries Capitals Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Maldives Male Mongolia Ulaanbaatar Myanmar Yangon Nepal Kathmandu Oman Muscat Pakistan Islamabad Philippines Manila Qatar Doha Russia Moscow Saudi Arabia Riyadh Singapore Singapore Sri Lanka Colombo Syria Damascus Taiwan Taipei Tajikistan Dushanbe Thailand Bangkok Turkey Ankara Turkmenistan Ashgabat United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Uzbekistan Tashkent Vietnam Hanoi Yemen Sanaa
Honeymoon in Asia
For luxury honeymoon plan your honeymoon in Asia. Asia is also called honeymooners paradise. To make your honeymoon a special event, visit Asia.             Asia comprises of India, China, Maldives, Pakistan, Philippines, Bhutan, Nepal, Korea, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and some other exotic destinations. Asia has always been continent of luxury honeymoon destinations among the honeymooners.            As there are numerous places to visit in Asia, a guided tour will help you to have a really exciting honeymoon. Travour offers honeymoon packages covering the most sought after honeymoon destinations in Asia. Asia has everything to suit the needs of a traveler- be it an archaeological traveler or a romantic traveler or any a traveler with any other taste.           On your honeymoon in Asia, do not miss out Kashmir (in India) -a paradise on the earth, Maldives - having exotic beaches, Mumbai- world famous film industry, the Great Wall of China, and much more. Travour offers honeymoon packages and holiday packages to Asia at affordable prices. Avail the packages and make your visit to Asia one of the best honeymoon trips.              Travour offers honeymoon packages for all tastes from a budget constraint person to a lavish traveler. With Travour visit Top attractions in Asia and enjoy adventurous activities in Asia on your honeymoon. Honeymoon Hotels in Asia  » Maldives  » Bali  » Thailand  » Malaysia  » Singapore  » India  » Dubai List of Honeymoon Destinations in Asia  » Maldives  » Bali  » Thailand  » Malaysia  » Singapore  » India Asia Sightseeing               With its gorgeous mountains, scintillating lakes, lush green plains and valleys, plateaus, blue seas, oceans, forests and much more, Asia offers a varied range of places to marvel at. Asia Sightseeing has brought for you some worthwhile ideas on the places to be visited in Asia.               Asia boasts of some of the world's most beautiful countries, where there are lots to see and learn. China:             China harbors the magnificent and world famous Great Wall. This marvelous architecture offers exquisite views and draws a huge amount of crowd to it. It is one of the most interesting tourist spots in the world. Apart from this, China features many beautiful monasteries and plush gardens.  Japan : The highly modern and richly sophisticated Japan, boasts of splendid architectures and stylish skyscrapers. Kiyomizudera monastery, the Asakusa Shrine, the famous Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, the decorated Odori Park, the renowned Universal Studios in Japan and Tokyo Disneyland, are some of the major places to be seen in Japan.  India: The capital city Delhi, has much to offer. It boasts of historical and architectural buildings, palaces, monuments, parks, gardens, temples and many more. Red Fort, Gateway of India, Parliament House, Lotus Temple, Lodhi Gardens, Humayun's Tomb and lots more are to be seen in Delhi. India too has something to boast about to the world. It is the famous and exquisite structure of Taj Mahal, situated in Agra, a few kilometers away from Delhi. This monument made of pure white marble, draws the maximum amount of tourists visiting India. The other major cities to be visited in India, are, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Bangalore, Goa, Kerala, and lots more. Every city is unique in its own way. Malaysia: The exotic country of Malaysia features elegance and style everywhere. The amazing Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur is a superb and well-known structure in the world. The Sunway Lagoon Theme Park in the outskirts of the city, is a place for fun and relaxation. Tourists enjoy the various water activities here. The cascading Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls in Langkawi is amother tourist hot spot.  Singapore:              Chinatown is the place which is a must-visit for all. Singapore Zoological Gardens and the famous shopping arcade in Orchard Road, are other places to be visited. Singapore is famous for its sparkling and lively nightlife. Asia Sightseeing:               suggest you some other countries and places to be visited in Asia. They are, Cambodia, Bali, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Every place reveals a rich heritage and unique culture of its own. The country of Turkey too must not be missed out. Asia Sightseeing:           gives you ideas to try out some Sightseeing Tours and Sightseeing Packages which will give you a detailed account regarding the historical background, cultural significance and other aspects of a particular place.            Make arrangements of your journey with Travour and fly to your favorite Sightseeing Destinations and Sightseeing Spots in Asia. Make advance bookings in order to avoid rush and enjoy a superb time in Asia.