The term 'minor area' can be solved by the crossword solution 'ASIA' which is a continent located in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It is the world's largest and most populous continent, covering 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and comprising 30% of its land area. ASIA is home to 60% of the world's population and is the birthplace of many of the world's major religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.