List of Countries in Asia
The list of countries in Asia. As of 2024, Asia consists of 49 countries recognized by the United Nations. Here is the full list of Asian countries categorized by region:
1. East Asia (comprises 6 Countries)
China
Japan
Mongolia
South Korea
North Korea
Taiwan (Considered a separate entity but claimed by China)
2. Southeast Asia (comprises of 11 Countries)
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
Myanmar (Burma)
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Vietnam
3. South Asia (comprises of 8 Countries)
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
4. Central Asia (comprises of 5 Countries)
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
5. Western Asia (Middle East) (comprises of 19 Countries)
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Cyprus
Georgia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Oman
Palestine
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey (Partly in Asia, partly in Europe)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Yemen
Asia’s Status in Global Affairs
Asia is the largest continent in the world, covering 44.58 million square kilometers (km²).
It has the largest population, with over 4.7 billion people (around 60% of the world’s population).
The United Nations recognizes 49 sovereign states in Asia, but some territories are disputed or have special statuses (e.g., Taiwan, Palestine).