1. Asia Bell Ringer: When you hear the name Asia, what images come to mind?

2. Asia

3. Geography Covers 29.9% of Earth’s Land Area located in the eastern and northern hemispheres Consists of 53 Separate nations, how ever some are a debate as to whether they are Asian or European. Ural Mountains separate Europe and Asia, as well as culture.

4. Population 4 billion people It hosts 60% of the world's current human population Among the most populous: –China: 1,322,044,605 –Japan: 127,288,628 –Indonesia: 230,512,000 –Philippines: 92,681,453 –India: 1,147,995,226

5. Culture Faith Based Respect for Elders, and family Submissive Education is of the utmost importance. Strong in art, literature, and sport.

6. Economy Rich in natural resources, such as petroleum, forests, fish, water, rice, copper and silver. Manufacturing in Asia has traditionally been strongest in East and Southeast Asia, particularly in mainland China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, India, Philippines and Singapore. Japan and South Korea continue to dominate in the area of multinational corporations, but increasingly mainland China, and India

7. Religion Predominant Religions are: –Daoism –Buddhism –Shintoism –Taoism –Christianity –Judaism –Baha'i

8. Attractions

9. Homework Tomorrow is your Quiz over Europe, be aware that many of you need these points. Grades will be up by the end of the day today. Asia Quiz on Thursday.