Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, covering an area of 17, 212, 000 square miles and home to over 4.5 billion people. It is located in the eastern and northern hemispheres and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. ASIA is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations, including China, India, and Japan. It is also home to a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions, making it one of the most diverse continents on Earth.