Countries in Asia: Here are all the countries you should visit

Countries in Asia: Here are all the countries you should visit is written by The editorial staff RejsRejsRejs.

Asia - visit the largest continent in the world

Asia is not only the largest continent on the planet.

It is also the continent that contains the largest number of countries and therefore, not surprisingly, has the highest population. Asia contains a good 4,1 billion people spread over 50 countries. You can learn a lot more about these countries right here, and especially why you should hurry to jump on the plane and visit Asia.

On this vast continent you'll find an almost overwhelming range of experiences, so where to begin? We'll probably tell you that.

Asia is home to a whole three out and about The seven wonders of the world. Here you can experience the magnificent Taj Mahal in India, the Great Wall of China China and Saint Petra i Jordan, where burial chambers are carved into the rose-colored rocks.

You can also wake up on Bali and drink your morning coffee to the sight of the mist lifting over the jungle, slowly revealing the active volcanoes on the horizon. Everything goes slowly here, and that gives peace of mind.

Sit back and enjoy a float in The dead Sea, where the salty water makes both beach towels and other inflatable equipment redundant.

Go on the trek of a lifetime in the breathtaking Himalayas, where the highest point rises in the form of Mount Everest on the border between Nepal and Bhutan.

In the spring you can experience the spectacular cherry blossom in Japan, which covers the country in a neat carpet of pink flower petals.

Pakistan harsh beauty and the great hospitality of the people will warm your heart, while Oman's cute turtles puts a smile on your face.

Countries in Asia and their capitals

Follow the various links below to learn more about each of the many countries in Asia.

1. Afghanistan. - The capital of the country is Kabul
2. Armenia - The capital of the country is Yerevan
3. Azerbaijan - The capital of the country is Baku
4. Bahrain – The capital of the country is Manama
5. Bangladesh – The capital of the country is Dhaka
6. Bhutan - The capital of the country is Thimphu
7. Brunei – The capital of the country is Bandar Seri Begawan
8. Cambodia - The capital of the country is Phnom Penh
9. Phillipines - The capital of the country is Manila
10. United Arab Emirates - The capital of the country is Abu Dhabi
11. Georgia - The capital of the country is Tbilisi
12. India - The capital of the country is New Delhi
13. Indonesia - The capital of the country is Jakarta
14. Iran - The capital of the country is Tehran
15. Iraq – The capital of the country is Baghdad
16. Israel - The capital of the country is Jerusalem
17. Japan - The capital of the country is Tokyo
18. Jordan - The capital of the country is Amman
19. Kasakhstan – The capital of the country is Nur-Sultan (formerly known as Astana)
20. China - The capital of the country is Beijing
21. Kuwait – The capital of the country is Kuwait City
22. Kyrgyzstan - The capital of the country is Bishkek
23. Laos - The capital of the country is Vientiane
24. Lebanon - The capital of the country is Beirut
25. Malaysia - The capital of the country is Kuala Lumpur
26. Maldives - The capital of the country is Malé
27. Mongolia - The capital of the country is Ulaanbaatar
28. Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) – The capital of the country is Naypyidaw
29. Nepal - The capital of the country is Kathmandu
30. North Korea - The capital of the country is Pyongyang
31. Oman - The capital of the country is Muscat
32. Pakistan - The capital of the country is Islamabad
33. Palestine - The main city is Ramallah
34. Qatar - The capital of the country is Doha
35. Russia - The capital of the country is Moscow
36. Saudi Arabia - The capital of the country is Riyadh
37. Singapore - The capital of the country is Singapore
38. South Korea - The capital of the country is Seoul
39. Sri Lanka - The capital of the country is Colombo
40. Syria - The capital of the country is Damascus
41. Taiwan - The capital of the country is Taipei
42. Tajikistan - The capital of the country is Dushanbe
43. Thailand - The capital of the country is Bangkok
44. Turkey - The capital of the country is Ankara
45. Turkmenistan - The capital of the country is Ashgabat
46. Uzbekistan - The capital of the country is Tashkent
47. Vietnam - The capital of the country is Hanoi
48. Yemen – The capital of the country is Sana'a
49. East Timor – The capital of the country is Dili

Territories in Asia

Although we have all the countries in Asia mentioned above, there are still some areas which are definitely worth a visit - and these are the territories of Asia.

These are areas that are not independent, but belong to other countries or states.

Some of the territories are probably better known than others, and Tibet is one of them.

The country is also known as the Roof of the World, as it is well over 4000 meters above sea level havets surface. The barren nature consists of emerald green lakes, snow-capped mountain peaks and vast plains that you can explore on foot.

In the Bay of Bengal, you will find the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, offering white bounty beaches, azure seas and green palm trees swaying lazily in the wind. The idyllic islands hide a rich wildlife, and here you may be lucky enough to meet wild boar, saltwater crocodiles and elephants.

The same applies to the territory of Sabah that belongs to it Malaysia, where proboscis monkeys, orangutans and gibbon monkeys swing playfully in the treetops.

As you can probably sense, these areas contain plenty of adventure, beautiful nature and unique wildlife.

That's why we've made a list of some selected territories on the continent that are worth investigating further.

12 territories in Asia

Follow the links below and learn more about the territories of Asia.

• Abkhazia (Georgia) – The main city is Sukhumi
• Aceh (Indonesia) – The main city is Banda Aceh
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands (India) – The main city is Port Blair
• Hong Kong (China) – The main city is Hong Kong
• Iraqi Kurdistan (Iraq) – The capital is Erbil
• Jammu & Kashmir (India) – The summer capital is Srinagar and the winter capital is Jammu
• Macau (China) – The main city is Macau
• Nagorno-Karabakh (Armenia) – The main city is Stepanakert
• (Sabah (Malaysia) – The main city is Kota Kinabalu
• Sarawak (Malaysia) – The main city is Kuching
• South Ossetia (Georgia) – The main city is Tskhinvali
• Tibet (China) – The main city is Lhasa
  

Countries in Asia: Adventure awaits!

Hurry up to pack your suitcase and get ready to experience the adventure on the world's largest continent and the many exciting countries in Asia. You will never forget that!

Explore our artikler og travel offers to Asia, and let yourself be inspired for your next trip – whether you want to explore Asia on land, by water or from the air. 

If you are in doubt about what to choose, you can always get good tips in our travel community and in our facebook group for all travel enthusiasts. 

Good trip to the many countries in Asia.