Asia
Description
As the planet's largest continent, Asia covers about 30 percent of the world's landmass and includes (44) countries and assorted islands and/or dependencies.
Significant features of the continent of Asia include the world's tallest mountain, Mt Everest in Nepal (and China), rising to 29,035 ft (8,850m). It also includes the world's lowest point, found in the Dead Sea, Israel/Jordan, at 1,286 ft (392m) below sea level.
In addition, the continent includes the world's most populated countries, China and India; the world's longest coastline, the world's deepest lake; Lake Baykal, and some of the most important rivers on the planet.
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Name Russia
(long form) Russian Federation
Population 143,420,300
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Capital City Moscow (10.9 million)
Currency Russian Ruble (RUR)
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Languages Russian, numerous minority dialects
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National Day June 12
Religions Russian Orthodox, Muslim, other
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
55º 45' N, 37º 42' E
Relative Location Positioned in northern Asia, Russia is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. The country is dissected by the Arctic Circle, and also separated into two recognized landmasses by the Ural Mountains; its land west of those mountains is referred to as European Russia, and includes the capital city of Moscow.
Land Statistics
Coastline 23,396 miles (37,653 km)
Land Areas
(land) 6,562,112 sq miles (16,995,800sq km)
(water) 30,657 sq miles (79,400 sq km)
(TOTAL) 17,075,200 sq miles (6,592,769 sq km)
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Landforms The broad European Plain, or Volga River Plain extends from the Ural Mountains to its western borders with Europe.
Highest Point Mt. Elbrus - 18,481 ft. (5,633 m)
Lowest Point Caspian Sea - (-92 ft.) (-28 m)
Land Divisions 48 oblasts, 21 republics, 9 autonomous okrugs, 2 federal 9 autonomous okrugs, 2 federal cities and 1 autonomous oblast.
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Name Mongolia
(long form) none
Population 2,791,300
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Capital City Ulan Bator (Ulaanbaatar) (1,210,000)
Languages Khalkha Mongolian, Turkic, Russian
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National Day July 11
Official Currency Togrogs/Tugriks (MNT)
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Religions Buddhism (50%), Shamanist, Christian, Muslim
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
47º 54' N, 106º 52' E
Relative Location Mongolia is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It's positioned in central Asia, and bordered by the Russian Federation in the north, and China in the south.
Land Statistics
Coastline 0 (landlocked)
Land Areas
(TOTAL) 603,908 sq miles (1,564,116 sq km)
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Landforms From the Gobi Desert areas of the south, Mongolia rise into a grass-covered and generally treeless plain (steppe), punctuated by three mountain ranges. The highest point is found in the rugged Atlay Mountains of the west. Overall the country has an average elevation near 5,183 ft., (1,580 m).
Highest Point Nayramadlin Orgil in the Altay Mountains - 14,350 ft. (4,374 m)
Lowest Point Hoh Nuur - 1,699 ft. (518 m)
Land Divisions 21 provinces and 1 municipality*, including: Arhangay, Bayanhongor, Bayan-Olgiy, Bulgan, Darhan Uul, Dornod, Dornogovi, Dundgovi, Dzavhan, Govi-Altay, Govi-Sumber, Hentiy, Hovd, Hovsgol, Omnogovi, Orhon, Ovorhangay, Selenge, Suhbaatar, Tov, Ulaanbaatar* and Uvs.
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Name Kazakhstan
(long form) Republic of Kazakhstan
Population 15,185,000
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Capital City Astana (305,000)
Currency Tenge (KZT)
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Languages Kazakh (official), Russian (official)
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National Day December 16
Religions Muslim (47%), Russian Orthodox 44%)
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Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
51º 10' N, 73º 30' E
Relative Location Kazakhstan is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. Positioned in western Asia, the country is bordered by the Russian Federation, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Land Statistics
Coastline 0 (landlocked) - shorelines of the Aral and Caspian seas total 1,842 miles (2,964 km)
Land Areas
(land) 1,030,815 sq miles (2,669,800 sq km)
(water) 18,340 sq miles (47,500 sq km)
(TOTAL) 1,049,155 sq miles (2,717,300 sq km)
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Landforms Kazakhstan is mountainous along its far eastern and southeastern borders, where much of the forested Altai and Tian Shan ranges remain snowcapped throughout the year; with many elevated peaks here exceeding 6,500 meters.
Highest Point Kan Tangiri Shyngy - 22,949 ft. (6,995 m)
Lowest Point Vpadina Kaundy - (-432 ft.) (-132 m) below sea level
Land Divisions 14 provinces and 3 cities; provinces include: Almaty Oblysy, Aqmola Oblysy (Astana), Aqtobe Oblysy, Atyrau Oblysy, Batys Qazaqstan Oblysy (Oral),
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Name Tajikistan
(long form) Republic of Tajikistan
Population 7,163,506
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Capital City Dushanbe (605,000)
Currency Somoni
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Languages Tajik (official), Russian
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National Day September 9
Religions Sunni Muslim (85%), Shi'a Muslim (5%), others
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Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
38º 38' N, 68º 51' E
Relative Location Tajikistan is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It's positioned in the Middle East, a recognized geographical region of southwestern Asia. The country is bordered by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China and Afghanistan.
Land Statistics
Coastline 0 (landlocked)
Land Areas
(land) 55,097 sq miles (142,700 sq km)
(water) 154 sq miles (400 sq km)
(TOTAL) 55,251 sq miles (143,100 sq km)
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Landforms Tajikistan is almost all mountains (93%), and dominated by the Alay Range in the north and the Pamir Mountains to the southeast. In fact, more than half of the country is higher than 3,000 m, (9,842 ft.) in elevation
Highest Point Qullai Ismoili Somoni - 24,589 ft. (7,495 m)
Lowest Point Syr Darya River - (984 ft.) (300 m)
Land Divisions 3 provinces, including: Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon (an autonomous province), Viloyati Khatlon and Viloyati Sughd.
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Name Kyrgyzstan
(long form) Kyrgyz Republic
Population 5,146,300
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Capital City Bishkek (824,000)
Currency Som
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Languages Kyrgyz (official), Russian (official)
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National Day August 31
Religions Muslim (75%), Russian Orthodox (20%)
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Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
42º 53' N, 74º 46' E
Relative Location Kyrgyzstan is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It's positioned in the Middle East, a recognized geographical region of southwestern Asia. The country is bordered by Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and China.
Land Statistics
Coastline 0 (landlocked)
Land Areas
(land) 73,861 sq miles (191,300 sq km)
(water) 2,780 sq miles (7,200 sq km)
(TOTAL) 76,641 sq miles (198,500 sq km)
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Land Area 198,500 sq km (76,641 sq miles)
Landforms Over 90% of Kyrgyzstan is dominated by massive, rugged mountain ranges, including the Alai, Kirghiz and Tien Shan, and their associated valleys and basins. Large areas of those mountain regions are covered by glaciers.
Highest Point Jengish Chokusu - 24,406 ft.
(7,439 m)
Lowest Point Kara Daryya - (433 ft.) (132 m)
Land Divisions 7 provinces and 1 city; provinces include: Batken Oblasty, Chuy Oblasty (Bishkek), Jalal-Abad Oblasty, Naryn Oblasty, Osh Oblasty, Talas Oblasty and Ysyk-Kol Oblasty (Karakol). The city is: Bishkek Shaary
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Name Nepal
(long form) Kingdom of Nepal
Population 27,676,500
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Capital City Kathmandu (1.3 million)
Languages Nepali (48%), Maithali (12%), English, and over 90 additional (mother tongue) languages.
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National Day July 7
Official Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
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Religions Hindu (80%), Buddhist (10%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
27º 42' N, 85º 19' E
Relative Location Nepal is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It's a landlocked country positioned on the Indian subcontinent of South Asia, and bordered by China (Tibet) and India.
Land Statistics
Coastline 0 (landlocked)
Land Areas
(land) 52,819 sq miles (136,800 sq km)
(water) 1,544sq miles (4,000 sq km)
(TOTAL) 54,363 sq miles (140,800 sq km)
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Landforms Mountains and rugged hills cover almost 75% of Nepal’s land area, and in general terms, there are three distinct horizontal regions
Highest Point Mt. Everest - 29,035 ft. (8,850 m)
Lowest Point Kanchan Kalan, in the southeastern Tarai Region - 229 ft. (70 m)
Land Divisions 14 zones, including: Bagmati, Bheri, Dhawalagiri, Gandaki, Janakpur, Karnali, Kosi, Lumbini, Mahakali, Mechi, Narayani, Rapti, Sagarmatha and Seti.
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Name Bhutan
(long form) Kingdom of Bhutan
Population 2,232,300
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Capital City Thimphu (66,500)
Currency Ngultrum (BTN)
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Languages Dzongkha (official), and varied Tibetan and Nepalese dialects
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National Day December 17
Religions Lamaistic Buddhist (75%), Indian and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism (25%)
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
27º 32' N, 89º 43' E
Relative Location Bhutan is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It's positioned on the Indian subcontinent, a recognized geographical region of southern Asia. This landlocked country is bordered by China and India.
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Landforms Bhutan is a rugged lands of steep mountains and deep valleys.
It is easily divided into three main geographical areas. The lowlands front it's southern border with India; the lesser (or lower) Himalayas cover the central areas, and its northern border with China is dominated by the massive peaks of the Himalayas.
Highest Point Kula Kamgri - 24,783 ft. (7,554 m).
Lowest Point Drangme Chhu - 318 ft. (97 m)
Land Divisions 18 districts, including: Bumthang, Chhukha, Chirang, Dagana, Geylegphug, Ha, Lhuntshi, Mongar, Paro, Pemagatsel, Punakha, Samchi, Samdrup Jongkhar, Shemgang, Tashigang, Thimphu, Tongsa and Wangdi Phodrang.
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Name Bangladesh
(long form) People's Republic of Bangladesh
Population 144,319,600
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Capital City Dhaka (11 million)
Currency Taka (BDT)
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Languages Bengali (official), English
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National Day March 26
Religions Muslim (83%), Hindu (16%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
23º 43' N, 90º 22' E
Relative Location Bangladesh is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned on the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia, and is bordered by the Bay of Bengal, and the countries of India and Burma (Myanmar).
Land Statistics
Coastline 360 miles (580 km)
Land Areas
(land) 51,703 sq miles (133,910 sq km)
(water) 3,896 sq miles (10,090 sq km)
(TOTAL) 55,599 sq miles (144,000 sq km)
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Landforms Bangladesh, a nation of rivers, is in essence a large delta comprised of three significant rivers; the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna.
Highest Point Keokradong - 4,035 ft. (1,230 m)
Lowest Point Indian Ocean - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 6 divisions; including Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet.
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Name China
(long form) People's Republic of China
Population 1,306,313,800
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Capital City Beijing metro (14.2 million)
Currency Yuan (CNY)
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Languages Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua,) Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan, Xiang, Gan and Hakka dialects
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National Day October 1
Religions Officially atheist, with small groups of Daoist, Buddhist, Muslim and Christian
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (capital city)
39º 55' N, 116º 20' E
Relative Location China is located in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It occupies a huge part of eastern Asia and is bordered by the Yellow Sea, South China Sea, Pacific Ocean and by (14 countries), including North Korea, Russian Federation, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Laos and Vietnam.
Land Statistics
Coastline 9,010 miles (14,500 km)
Land Areas
(land) 3,600,945 sq miles (9,326,410 sq km)
(water) 104,460 sq miles (270,550 sq km)
(TOTAL) 3,705,405 sq miles (9,596,960 sq km)
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Landforms In the vast western reaches of China - mountains, high plateaus and deserts dominate the landscape, while central and east the land slopes into broad plains and deltas.
Highest Point Mt. Everest - 29,025 ft. (8.850 m)
Lowest Point Turpan Pendi (-154 m)
Land Divisions 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions and 4 municipalities:
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Name North Korea
(long form) Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Population 23,912,200
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Capital City Pyongyang (2.6 mil) metro (3.4 mil)
Languages Korean
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National Day September 9
Official Currency North Korean Won (KPW)
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Religions Buddhist, Confucianist, some Christian
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
39º 00' N, 125º 47' E
Relative Location North Korea is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It occupies the northern half of the Korean Peninsula, which extends southward from the Asian continent. North Korea is bordered by China, Russia and South Korea, and by the Korean Bay, Yellow Sea and East Sea (Sea of Japan).
Land Statistics
Coastline 1,550 miles (2,495 km)
Land Areas
(land) 46,491sq miles (120,410 sq km)
(water) 50 sq miles (130 sq km)
(TOTAL) 46,541 sq miles (120,540 sq km)
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Landforms Most of North Korea is a series of medium-sized mountain ranges and large hills, most separated by deep, narrow valleys. The highest peak is located on its northern border with China.
Highest Point Paektu-san - 9,002 ft. (2,744 m)
Lowest Point Sea of Japan - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 9 provinces, including: Chagang-do (Chagang Province), Hamgyong-bukto (North Hamgyong Province), Hamgyong-namdo (South Hamgyong Province), Hwanghae-bukto (North Hwanghae Province), Hwanghae-namdo (South Hwanghae Province), Kangwon-do (Kangwon
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Name South Korea
(long form) Republic of Korea
Population 48,422,600
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Capital City Seoul (9.8 mil) metro (20.5 mil)
Languages Korean, English
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National Day August 15
Official Currency South Korean Won (KRW)
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Religions No affiliation (46%), Buddhist (26%) Christian (26%)
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
37º 32' N, 127º 00' E
Relative Location South Korea is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, which extends southward from the Asian continent. South Korea is bordered by North Korea, and by the Yellow Sea, East Sea (Sea of Japan) and the Korea Strait.
Land Statistics
Coastline 1,499 miles (2,413 km)
Land Areas
(land) 37,911 sq miles (98,190 sq km)
(water) 112 sq miles (290 sq km)
(TOTAL) 38,023 sq miles (98,480 sq km)
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Landforms South Korean is very hilly and mountainous in the east, where the Taebaek Mountains dominate the landscape.
The hilly land (central) slopes west into undulating (flatter) coastal plains, where most of its people live, and useable agricultural land is found.
Highest Point Mt. Halla-san - 6,398 ft. (1,950 m)
Lowest Point Sea of Japan - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 9 provinces and 7 metropolitan cities; provinces include: Cheju-do, Cholla-bukto, Cholla-namdo, Ch'ungch'ong-bukto, Ch'ungch'ong-namdo, Kangwon-do, Kyonggi-do, Kyongsang-bukto and Kyongsang-namdo: metropolitan cities include: Inch'on, Kwangju, Pusan, Seoul, Taegu, Taejon and Ulsan.
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Name Japan
(long form) none
Population 127,417,200
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Capital City Tokyo (8.3 mil ) metro (31.8 mil)
Currency Yen (JPY)
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Languages Japanese
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National Day December 23
Religions Buddist and Shinto (85%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
35º 45' N, 139º 30' E
Relative Location Japan is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. Positioned off the eastern coast of Asia, east of the Korean Peninsula, this island country is bordered by the Philippine Sea, East China Sea, Sea of Japan (East Sea), Sea of Okhotsk and the North Pacific Ocean.
Land Statistics
Coastline 18,486 miles (29,751 km)
Land Areas
(land) 144,689 sq miles (374,744 sq km)
(water) 1,194 sq miles (3,091 sq km)
(TOTAL) 145,883 sq miles (377,835 sq km)
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Landforms A long ridge of rugged mountains run through the heart of Japan, punctuated by steep tree-lined slopes, and deep valleys on the Pacific Ocean side, and lowers hills and mountains along the Sea of Japan side.
Highest Point Mt Fuji - 12,388 ft. (3,776m)
Lowest Point Lake Hachirogata - (-13 ft.) (-4 m) below sea level
Land Divisions 47 prefectures; including: Aichi, Akita, Aomori, Chiba, Ehime, Fukui, Fukuoka, Fukushima, Gifu, Gumma, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Hyogo, Ibaraki, Ishikawa, Iwate, Kagawa, Kagoshima, Kanagawa, Kochi, Kumamoto,
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Name Philippines
(long form) Republic of the Philippines
Population 87,857,500
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Capital City Manila (10.8) metro (14.9 mil)
Currency Philippine Peso (PHP)
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Languages Filipino (official), English (official)
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National Day June 12
Religions Catholic (81%), Muslim (5%), Christian (5%), and others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
14º 37' N, 120º 58' E
Relative Location The Philippines are located in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. Positioned off the southeastern coast of Asia, directly east of Vietnam and northeast of Malaysia, this island nation is literally surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, and many smaller bodies of water including the Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea, Sula Sea and South China Sea.
Land Statistics
Coastline 22,549 miles (36,289 km)
Land Areas
(land) 115,831 sq miles (300,000 sq km)
(water) 707 sq miles (1,830 sq km)
(TOTAL) 115,124 sq miles (298,170 sq km)
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Landforms The Philippine islands, positioned on the Ring of Fire, are subject to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Highest Point Mt. Apo - 9,692 ft. (2,954 m)
Lowest Point Philippine Sea - (0 ft.) (0 m)
Land Divisions 79 provinces and 115 chartered cities. Provinces include: Abra, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Aklan, Albay, Antique, Apayao, Aurora, Basilan, Bataan,
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Name Brunei
(long form) Negara Brunei Darussalam
Population 372,400
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Capital City Bandar Seri Begawan (83,500)
Currency Bruneian Dollar (BND)
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Languages Malay (official), English, Chinese
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National Day February 3
Religions Muslim (67%), Buddhist (13%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
04º 53' N, 114º 56' E
Relative Location Brunei is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres, just a few degrees north of the Equator. It's positioned in Southeast Asia, a recognized geographical region of the Asian continent. The country occupies a small portion of the Island of Borneo, and is bordered by the South China Sea, and the country of Malaysia.
Land Statistics
Coastline 100 miles (161 km)
Land Areas
(land) 2,035 sq miles (5,270 sq km)
(water) 193 sq miles (500 sq km)
(TOTAL) 2,228 sq miles (5,770 sq km)
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Landforms Most of Brunei is a fertile, hilly lowland, with the exception being the mountainous areas in the east.
Numerous rivers drain the land, including the Belait, Pandaruan and Tutong. Subsequently, the coastal areas along the South China Sea are a wide swampy plain.
Highest Point Bukit Pagon - 6,069 ft. (1,850 m)
Lowest Point South China Sea - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 4 districts, including Belait, Brunei and Muara, Temburong and Tutong.
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Name Cambodia
(long form) Kingdom of Cambodia
Population 13,607,100
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Capital City Phnom Penh (1.75 million)
Currency Riel (KHR)
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Languages Khmer (official) (95%), French, English
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National Day November 11
Religions Theravada Buddhist (95%)
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
11º 35' N, 104º 55' E
Relative Location Cambodia is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned in Southeast Asia, a recognized geographical region of the Asian continent. The country is bordered by the Gulf of Thailand, and the countries of Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
Land Statistics
Coastline 275 miles (443 km)
Land Areas
(land) 68,155 sq miles (176,520 sq km)
(water) 1,745 sq miles (4,520 sq km)
(TOTAL) 69,900 sq miles (181,040 sq km)
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Landforms Much of Cambodia's overall land area is a series of rolling plains, north to south.
Its most striking landforms include Tonle Sap Lake, and the Mekong River, which crosses the entire country as it flows through the Mekong Lowlands and on to the South China Sea.
Two mountains ranges of note include the Dangret range on its northern border with Thailand, and the Cardamom range in the west.
Highest Point Phnum Aoral - 5,938 ft. (1,810 m)
Lowest Point Gulf of Thailand - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 20 provinces, including Banteay Mean Chey, Batdambang, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Spoe, Kampong Thum, Kampot, Kandal, Koh Kong, Kracheh, Mondol Kiri, Otdar Mean Chey, Pouthisat, Preah Vihear, Prey Veng, Rotanakir, Siem Reab, Stoeng Treng, Svay Rieng and Takao.
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Name Malaysia
(long form) none
Population 23,953,100
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Capital City Kuala Lumpur (1.5 mil) metro (3.8 mil)
Currency Ringgit (MYR)
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Languages Bahasa Melayu (official), English, assorted Chinese dialects and other indigenous languages.
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National Day August 31
Religions Muslim, Buddhist, Daoist, Hindu, Christian, others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
03º 10' N, 101º 42' E
Relative Location Malaysia is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. The country is immediately north of the Equator, and positioned on both the Malay Peninsula and on the northern edges of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It's bordered by the waters of the South China Sea, assorted smaller seas, and the countries of Brunei, Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand.
Land Statistics
Coastline 2,905 miles (4,675 km)
Land Areas
(land) 126,854 sq miles (328,550 sq km)
(water) 463 sq miles (1,200 sq km)
(TOTAL) 127,317 sq miles (329,700 sq km)
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Landforms Malaysia consists of the Peninsular Malaysia, which is part of mainland Southeast Asia, and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern edges of the island of Borneo.
Highest Point Gunung Kinabalu -13,451 ft.
(4,100 m)
Lowest Point South China Sea - (0 ft.) (0 m)
Land Divisions 13 states, including: Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu; and one federal territory (wilayah persekutuan) with three components, the cities of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya.
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Name Singapore
(long form) Republic of Singapore
Population 4,608,167 (2008 est)
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Capital City Singapore
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD)
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Languages Mandarin (35%), English (23%), Malay (14.1%), Hokkien (11.4%), Cantonese (5.7%) and other Chinese dialects
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National Day August 9
Religions Buddhist (43%), Muslim (15%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
01º 22' N, 103º 48' E
Relative Location Singapore is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. The country is immediately north of the Equator, and positioned off the southern edge of the Malay Peninsula between Malaysia and Indonesia. It's separated from Malaysia by the Strait of Johar, and from Indonesia by the Strait of Singapore.
Land Statistics
Coastline 120 miles (193 km)
Land Areas
(land) 263 sq miles (683 sq km)
(water) 4 sq miles (10 sq km)
(TOTAL) 267 sq miles (693 sq km)
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Landforms The country of Singapore consists of one main island and over 60 small islands (islets).
The middle of the m Highest Point JBukit Timah - 545 ft. (166 m)
Lowest Point Strait of Singapore - (0 ft.) (0 m)
Land Divisions none ain island contains a number of rounded hills; west and southwest the land is a series of low ridges, while east and southeast, the land is generally flat.
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Name Indonesia
(long form) Republic of Indonesia
Population 214,973,900
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Capital City Jakarta (8.9 mil) metro (18.1 mil)
Currency Indonesian Rupee (IDR)
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Languages Bahasa Indonesia (official), English, Dutch and many local dialects.
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National Day August 17
Religions Muslim (88%), Protestant, others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
06º 08' S, 106º 45' E
Relative Location Indonesia, located on both sides of the Equator, is therefore in both the northern and southern hemispheres, as well as the eastern hemisphere. It's positioned just to the north of Australia in far Southeast Asia, and bordered by the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, over a dozen regional seas, and the countries of Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor.
Land Statistics
Coastline 33,999 miles (54,716 km)
Land Areas
(land) 705,192 sq miles (1,826,440 sq km)
(water) 35,907 sq miles ( 93,000 sq km)
(TOTAL)741,099 sq miles (1,919,440 sq km)
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Landforms This archipelagic nation contains over 18,000 islands. Of those, the larger islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Irian Jaya are quite mountainous, with some peaks reaching 12,000 ft. The highest elevations (over 16,000 ft) are found on Irian Jaya in the east.
Highest Point Puncak Jaya - 16,502 ft. (5,030 m)
Lowest Point Indian Ocean - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 30 provinces, including: Bali, Banten, Bengkulu, Gorontalo, Irian Jaya Barat, Jambi, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah, Jawa Timur, Kalimantan Barat, Kalimantan Selatan
Facts and Figures
Name Thailand
(long form) Kingdom of Thailand
Population 65,444,371
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Bangkok (6.8 mil) metro (9.2 mil)
Currency Baht (THB)
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Languages Thai, English, local dialects
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National Day December 5
Religions Buddhist (95%), Muslim (4.5%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
13º 44' N, 100º 30' E
Relative Location Thailand is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned in Southeast Asia, a recognized geographical region of the Asian continent. The country is bordered by the Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand, Indian Ocean and the countries of Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.
Land Statistics
Coastline 2,000 miles (3,219 km)
Land Areas
(land) 197,595 sq miles (511,770 sq km)
(water) 861 sq miles (2,230 sq km)
(TOTAL) 198,456 sq miles (514,000 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms Thailand's terrain includes relatively high mountains in the north, that extend southward (in a narrow strip) along its Burma border to the northern edges of Malaysia.
Highest Point Doi Inthanon - 8,451 ft. (2,576 m)
Lowest Point Gulf of Thailand - (0 ft.) (0 m)
Land Divisions 76 provinces, Amnat Charoen, Ang Thong, Buriram, Chachoengsao, Chai Nat, Chaiyaphum,
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Name Maldives
(long form) Republic of the Maldives
Population 349,100
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Capital City Malé (76,000)
Currency Rufiyaa (MVR)
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Languages Maldivian Dhivehi, English
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National Day July 26
Religions Sunni Muslim
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
04º 00' N, 73º 28' E
Relative Location The Maldives is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. This island country is immediately north of the Equator, with a few minor atolls just south of the Equator. It's bordered by the waters of the Indian Ocean, including the Arabian Sea and Laccadive Sea.
Land Statistics
Coastline 400 miles (644 km)
Land Areas
(land)116 sq miles (300 sq km)
(water) 0 sq miles (0 sq km)
(TOTAL) 116 sq miles (300 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms The Maldives is a flat series (or chain) of coral atolls, consisting of coral reefs and sand bars. There are no rivers and no lakes.
Highest Point Unnamed location on Wilingili Island in the Addu Atoll - - 7.87 ft. (2.4 m)
Lowest Point Indian Ocean - (0 ft.) (0 m)
Land Divisions 19 atolls, including: Alifu, Baa, Dhaalu, Faafu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Gnaviyani, Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Kaafu, Laamu, Lhaviyani, Meemu, Noonu, Raa, Seenu, Shaviyani, Thaa and Vaavu; and the administrative division of Maale.
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Name Macau
(long form) Macau SAR
Population 450,000
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City None, as Macau is a Special Administrative "Region" of China
Currency Pataca (MOP)
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Languages Cantonese (88%), Hokkien, others
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National Day October 1
Religions Buddhist (50%), Catholic (15%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Macau)
22º 12' N, 113º 33' E
Relative Location Macau is located in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned in Asia, along the southeast coast of mainland China in the Guangdong Province. It's bordered by the South China Sea, and of course, the country of China.
Land Statistics
Coastline 25 miles (41 km)
Land Areas
(land) 9.8 sq miles (25.4 sq km)
(water) 0 sq miles (0 sq km)
(TOTAL) 9.8 sq miles (25.4 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms The Macau Peninsula, gradually formed by the Pearl River and West River estuaries, and by land reclamation, is mostly flat land, but there are a few elevated spots.
Some steep, rolling hills are located on the island of Coloane, and along the southern coastline of the island of Taipa.
Highest Point Coloane Alto - 567 ft. (173 m)
Lowest Point South China Sea - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions None
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Name East Timor
(long form) Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Population 1,040.900
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Dili (56,900)
Currency US Dollar (USD)
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Languages Tetum (official) Portuguese (official), English and numerous indigenous languages.
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National Day May 20
Religions Catholic (90%), Muslim, others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
08º 35' S, 125º 35' E
Relative Location East Timor is located in both the eastern and southern hemispheres. Positioned to the north of Australia, it sits in Southeast Asia, at the southeastern edge of the Indonesian archipelago on the island of Timor. It's directly bordered by Indonesia (West Timor), and by the Sava Sea and Timor Sea.
Land Statistics
Coastline 439 miles (706 km)
(land) 5,794 sq miles (15,007 sq km)
(water) 0 sq miles (0 sq km)
(TOTAL) 5,794 sq miles (15,007 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms The country is surrounded by a flat plain that rise abruptly into the foothills of the rugged mountains that runs through its heart. The loftiest peaks are found in the Ramelau Range, where the country's highest point it located.
Meandering rivers have formed deep gorges through the mountains. The most significant rivers are the Lakla, Lies and Seical. In addition, dozens of smaller rivers drain the land.
Highest Pt. Foho Tatamailau - 9,721 ft. (2,963 m)
Lowest Pt. Timor Sea - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions The country divides itself into 13 administrative districts; including Aileu, Ainaro, Baucau, Bobonaro (Maliana), Cova-Lima (Suai), Dili, Ermera, Lautem (Los Palos), Liquica, Manatuto, Manufahi (Same), Oecussi (Ambeno) and Viqueque.
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Official Name Andaman & Nicobar Islands, a territory of India since 1947
Population 370,000
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Port Blair (104,000)
Currency Rupee (INR)
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Languages Hindi, Nicobarase, Malayalam, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, English
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National Day January 17
Religions Hinduism (67%), Christian, Islam
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
11º 40' N, 92º 44' E
Relative Location The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. They're positioned in the Indian Ocean, and bordered by the Andaman Sea and the southern reaches of the Bay of Bengal, between India and Burma (Myanmar).
Land Statistics
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Land Area 8,249 sq km, (3,184 sq miles)
Landforms The islands are the tops of an Indian Ocean mountain range, and most of them are hilly, with heavy rain forests.
Highest Point Saddle Peak, at 2,395 ft. (730 m)
Lowest Point Indian Ocean, 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions N.A.
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Official Name Russian Federation
Population 145,934,000
Capital City Moscow (8.4 million)
Largest Cities (metro areas) Moscow (12 million), St. Petersburg (4.8 million), Nizhnij Novgorod (1.9 million), Novosibirsk (1.4 million), Sverdlovsk (1.4 million)
Languages Russian (official), others
Official Currency Ruble
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Religions Russian Orthodox, others
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Land Area The country is approximately 5,592 miles, (9000km) west to east, with a total land area of 17,075,400 sq km, (6,592,812 sq miles)
Latitude/Longitude 55º 75N, 37º 62E
Land Borders 36,388 miles (58,562 km), with 8,845 miles (14,253 km) bordering countries, and 27,532 miles (44,309 km) bordering oceans and seas.
Landforms The broad European Plain, or Volga River Plain extends from the Ural Mountains to its western borders. In the far southwest the Caucasus Mountains slice across the land. The country's highest point, Mt. Elbrus, is located here
Land Divisions The Russian Federation is divided into 21 republics, 6 krays (federal territories), 2 federal cities, 49 regions (oblasts), 1 autonomous region and 10 autonomous areas. It has 1,067 major cities, with 13 having a population of one million, or more.
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Name Uzbekistan
(long form) Republic of Uzbekistan
Population 26,851,195
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Tashkent (2.2 million)
Currency Uzbekistani Soum (UZS)
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Languages Uzbek (74%), Russian (14%), others
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National Day September 1
Religions Muslim, mostly Sunnis (88%), Eastern Orthodox (9%), others
The meaning of "stan" here!
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
41º 16' N, 69º 13' E
Relative Location Uzbekistan is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It's positioned in the Middle East, a recognized geographical region of southwestern Asia. The country is bordered by Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
Land Statistics
Coastline 0 (landlocked)
Land Areas
(land) 164,248 sq miles (425,400 sq km)
(water) 8,494 sq miles (22,000 sq km)
(TOTAL) 172,742 sq miles (447,400 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms The topography of Uzbekistan is about 80% sandy, scrubby desert, including the massive Kyzyl Kum
Highest Pt. Adelunga Toghi - 10,298 ft. (4,301 m)
Lowest Pt. Uzbekistan's portion of Sarykamish Lake; here low points vary throughout the year - to recorded lows near (-12 m) below sea level along its shoreline.
Land Divisions 12 provinces, 1 autonomous republic and 1 autonomous city; provinces include: Andijon Viloyati, Buxoro Viloyati, Farg'ona Viloyati, Jizzax Viloyati,
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Name India
(long form) Republic of India
Population 1,080,264,400
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City New Delhi (10.8 million)
Currency Indian Rupee (INR)
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Languages Hindi, Bengali and 13 other (official) languages, including Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Oriya, Punjabi, Assamese, Kashmiri, Sindhi, and Sanskrit. Hindustani is widely spoken in the north, and English is, for the most part, the language of modern business.
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National Day January 26
Religions Hindu (80%), Muslim (13%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
28º 37' N, 77º 13' E
Relative Location India is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned on the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia. It's bordered by the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar, Indian Ocean, and the countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Burma (Myanmar).
Land Statistics
Coastline 4,350 miles (7,000 km)
Land Areas
(land) 1,147,955 sq miles (2,973,190 sq km)
(water) 121,390 sq miles (314,400 sq km)
(TOTAL) 1,269,345 sq miles (3,287,590 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms The Himalayas form the highest mountain range in the world, and slope southward into a large fertile plain that covers much of India.
Highest Point Kanchenjunga - 28,208 ft. (8,598 m)
Lowest Point Indian Ocean - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 28 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, , Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh,
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Name Sri Lanka
(long form) Democratic Socialist Rep. of Sri Lanka
Population 20,064,800
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Colombo (710,000) metro (2.5 mil)
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Currency Converter here
Languages Sinhala (official), Tamil, others
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National Day February 4
Religions Buddhist (70%), Muslim, Hindu, others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
06º 55' N, 79º 52' E
Relative Location Sri Lanka is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned on the far southern edge of the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia. It's bordered by the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Gulf of Mannar. Note: There is no land connection between India and Sri Lanka.
Land Statistics
Coastline 832 miles (1,340 km)
Land Areas
(land) 25,332 sq miles (65,610 sq km)
(water) 336 sq miles (870 sq km)
(TOTAL) 25,332 sq miles (65,610 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms Most is Sri Lanka is ringed by (almost endless) sandy beaches, and small, irregular lagoons. The coastal areas merge into a flat coastal plain, one that gently rises
Highest Point Pidurutalagala - 8,261 ft. (2,518 m)
Lowest Point Indian Ocean - (0 ft.) (0 m)
Land Divisions 8 provinces, including: Central, North Central, North Eastern, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and Western.
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