How Many Countries in Asia?

Introduction

Asia, the largest continent on Earth, is home to numerous countries, each with its own unique culture, history, and characteristics. In this article, we will explore the countries in Asia, providing a comprehensive list along with their population, capital city, and currency. Join us on this journey to discover the diverse nations that make up the continent of Asia.

Countries in Asia

Asia consists of 49 countries, spanning from the Middle East to the Far East. Here is a list of 49 countries in Asia, along with their population, capital city, and currency:

1. No.	Country	Capital	Currency	Population
   1.	Afghanistan	Kabul	Afghan Afghani (AFN)	Approximately 38 million
   2.	Armenia	Yerevan	Armenian Dram (AMD)	Approximately 3 million
   3.	Azerbaijan	Baku	Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)	Approximately 10 million
   4.	Bahrain	Manama	Bahraini Dinar (BHD)	Approximately 1.7 million
   5.	Bangladesh	Dhaka	Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)	Approximately 169 million
   6.	Bhutan	Thimphu	Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)	Approximately 800,000
   7.	Brunei	Bandar Seri Begawan	Brunei Dollar (BND)	Approximately 460,000
   8.	Cambodia	Phnom Penh	Cambodian Riel (KHR)	Approximately 16 million
   9.	China	Beijing	Chinese Yuan (CNY)	Approximately 1.4 billion
   10.	Georgia	Tbilisi	Georgian Lari (GEL)	Approximately 3.7 million
   11.	India	New Delhi	Indian Rupee (INR)	Approximately 1.3 billion
   12.	Indonesia	Jakarta	Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)	Approximately 273 million
   13.	Iran	Tehran	Iranian Rial (IRR)	Approximately 83 million
   14.	Iraq	Baghdad	Iraqi Dinar (IQD)	Approximately 39 million
   15.	Israel	Jerusalem	Israeli Shekel (ILS)	Approximately 9 million
   16.	Japan	Tokyo	Japanese Yen (JPY)	Approximately 126 million
   17.	Jordan	Amman	Jordanian Dinar (JOD)	Approximately 10 million
   18.	Kazakhstan	Nur-Sultan	Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)	Approximately 19 million
   19.	Kuwait	Kuwait City	Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)	Approximately 4 million
   20.	Kyrgyzstan	Bishkek	Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS)	Approximately 6.4 million
   21.	Laos	Vientiane	Lao Kip (LAK)	Approximately 7.1 million
   22.	Lebanon	Beirut	Lebanese Pound (LBP)	Approximately 6.8 million
   23.	Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)	Approximately 32 million
   24.	Maldives	Male	Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)	Approximately 345,000
   25.	Mongolia	Ulaanbaatar	Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)	Approximately 3 million
   26.	Myanmar (Burma)	Naypyidaw	Burmese Kyat (MMK)	Approximately 54 million
   27.	Nepal	Kathmandu	Nepalese Rupee (NPR)	Approximately 30 million
   28.	North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)	Pyongyang	North Korean Won (KPW)	Approximately 25 million
   29.	Oman	Muscat	Omani Rial (OMR)	Approximately 4.6 million
   30.	Pakistan	Islamabad	Pakistani Rupee (PKR)	Approximately 225 million
   31.	Palestine (State of Palestine)	East Jerusalem	Israeli Shekel (ILS)	Approximately 5 million
   32.	Philippines	Manila	Philippine Peso (PHP)	Approximately 111 million
   33.	Qatar	Doha	Qatari Riyal (QAR)	Approximately 3 million
   34.	Russia	Moscow	Russian Ruble (RUB)	Approximately 146 million
   35.	Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	Saudi Riyal (SAR)	Approximately 35 million
   36.	Singapore	Singapore	Singapore Dollar (SGD)	Approximately 6 million
   37.	South Korea (Republic of Korea)	Seoul	South Korean Won (KRW)	Approximately 51 million
   38.	Sri Lanka	Colombo	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)	Approximately 22 million
   39.	Syria	Damascus	Syrian Pound (SYP)	Approximately 18 million
   40.	Taiwan	Taipei	New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)	Approximately 23 million
   41.	Tajikistan	Dushanbe	Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)	Approximately 9.5 million
   42.	Thailand	Bangkok	Thai Baht (THB)	Approximately 69 million
   43.	Timor-Leste (East Timor)	Dili	United States Dollar (USD)	Approximately 1.3 million
   44.	Turkey	Ankara	Turkish Lira (TRY)	Approximately 82 million
   45.	Turkmenistan	Ashgabat	Turkmenistan Manat (TMT)	Approximately 6 million
   46.	United Arab Emirates	Abu Dhabi	United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)	Approximately 10 million
   47.	Uzbekistan	Tashkent	Uzbekistani Som (UZS)	Approximately 34 million
   48.	Vietnam	Hanoi	Vietnamese Dong (VND)	Approximately 97 million

   49.	Yemen	Sana'a	Yemeni Rial (YER)	Approximately 29 million
   	Cyprus (Recognized only by Turkey)	Nicosia	Turkish Lira (TRY)	Approximately 300,000 (Northern Cyprus)

FAQs about Countries in Asia

FAQ 1: How many countries are there in Asia?

Asia is home to 49 countries, making it the continent with the highest number of countries in the world.

FAQ 2: Which country has the largest population in Asia?

China, with a population of over 1.4 billion, has the largest population among all the countries in Asia.

FAQ 3: What is the most populous country in Southeast Asia?

Indonesia holds the title of the most populous country in Southeast Asia, with a population exceeding 270 million.

FAQ 4: Which country in Asia has the highest GDP?

As of recent data, China has the highest GDP among all the countries in Asia, making it an economic powerhouse on the continent.

FAQ 5: What is the smallest country in Asia by land area?

The Maldives, a beautiful archipelago in the Indian Ocean, holds the distinction of being the smallest country in Asia in terms of land area.

FAQ 6: Which country in Asia has the highest literacy rate?

According to UNESCO, the country with the highest literacy rate in Asia is Tajikistan, with a literacy rate of over 99%.

Conclusion

Asia encompasses a rich tapestry of countries, each with its own unique characteristics and contributions to the continent. From populous nations like China and India to smaller countries like Bhutan and Maldives, Asia offers a diverse and fascinating array of cultures, landscapes, and histories. We hope this article has provided you with valuable insights into the countries of Asia, their populations, capital cities, and currencies.