Table:
|  | December 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 |
| United States | $239,511 | $115,869 |
| Asia | 301,020 | 12,274 |
| Europe | 59,925 | 59,936 |
| Total | $600,456 | $188,079 |
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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued) (in thousands, except per share amounts)
The following table summarizes long-lived assets by geographic area as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Long-lived assets include property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill and other intangible assets.
Question:
What was the percentage change in total long-lived assets between 2018 and 2019?
Answer: ($600456-$188079)/$188079 = 219.26