Geography of Asia

China Landforms Waterways Natural Resources Climate Gobi and Taklimakan deserts -Few people live there Himalayan Mountains on the Southwestern boarder Huang He (Yellow) River to the Northeast -Most populated area -China’s industrial center Yangtze River is south of Yellow River Country is large so variety of climates -Hot near deserts -Moderate near rivers -Cold near Himalayan Mountains Coal, Iron ore, Petroleum, natural gas, Mercury, tin, Tungsten*

Japan Landforms Waterways Natural Resources Climate Is an archipelago 80% of land covered in mountains More earthquakes than any other place Little farmland so must import most Fish Surrounded by coastlines Tropical in southern isles Cool in northern region Ocean currents affect climate

North Korea Landforms Waterways Natural Resources Climate Mountains don’t allow farming Most live along western half where mountains slope less Temperate with rainfall that happens mostly during summer time Coal, Lead, Tungsten, Zinc, Graphite Coasts on western and eastern boards Many minor rivers within country

South Korea Landforms Waterways Natural Resources Climate Less Mountainous than north Excellent farmland Coasts on Eastern, Western, and Southern boarders. temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter Coal, Tungsten, Graphite, lead, hydropower potential

Indonesia Landforms Waterways Natural Resources Climate Archipelago Surrounded by Pacific and Indian Ocean tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands Little arable land; Petroleum, Tin, Natural gas,

India Landforms Waterways Natural Resources Climate Snow and ice in northern mountains Hot dry plains in central plateaus Steamy tropical along southern coast Hindu Kush, Himalayas, and Karakoram mountains separate India from rest of Asia Ganges River -Most populated area -Sacred river coal (fourth-largest reserves in the world), iron ore, manganese

Vietnam Landforms Waterways Natural Resources Climate Warmer and tropical Rich farmlands where 90% of world’s rice is grown Coastlines for fishing and transportation and the Mekong River phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, rice