Welcome Asian history is as vast as the continent itself and as diverse as the countries and people who inhabit the largest landmass in the world. Because of the enormity and diversity of the subject, only 22 countries are included in this topic. They make up what geographers term Monsoon Asia, because of the role of seasonal wind patterns in this area of the world.
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To see a listing of the nations covered here and to learn some basic facts about them, please visit Country Quick Facts For an appreciation of the geography of the area, please visit Maps And Flags Of Asia. Unraveling History's Mysteries Hi-tech archaeology discovers that Angkor, Cambodia was possibly the largest city in the world c.1100 AD, with one million inhabitants. Read about new techniques which are helping archaeologists discover, and rediscover, ancient sites all over the world. Just enter what you're looking for in either of the search boxes to find Asian sites all over the internet. A comparison between the Meiji Restoration and the American Occupation and the effects of both eras on the educational system of Japan.