Asian Countries Quiz: 49 Nations to Discover

Asia is home to 49 countries recognized by the United Nations, from Japan to Turkey, from Russia to the Maldives. This Asian countries quiz offers 90 questions across three difficulty levels. You'll journey through East Asia with China, Japan, and the two Koreas. You'll explore Southeast Asia with Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. You'll cross South Asia with India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Check out all our quizzes on the geography quiz page to expand your knowledge.

East and Southeast Asia: The Population Giants

East Asia is home to four of the world's ten largest economies: China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. China has 1.4 billion people, Japan has 125 million. Further south, Indonesia forms the world's largest archipelago with 17,508 islands. Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines draw millions of tourists every year. Do you know the capital of Myanmar? Do you know which country was never colonized? The medium and hard questions have a few surprises in store for you on this region.

Central Asia and the Middle East: From -stan Names to Arabian Deserts

Six Asian countries carry the suffix -stan: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan. These former Soviet republics share complex borders and capitals that aren't always well known. To the west, the Middle East holds the world's largest oil reserves. The Strait of Hormuz sees 20% of the world's oil pass through it. The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates. All facts worth knowing to boost your score.

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9 Quizzes, 90 Questions, 3 Levels

🌟 Easy
Easy #1
10 questions
Easy #2
10 questions
Easy #3
10 questions
🔥 Medium
Medium #1
10 questions
Medium #2
10 questions
Medium #3
10 questions
💀 Hard
Hard #1
10 questions
Hard #2
10 questions
Hard #3
10 questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries are in Asia?
Asia has 49 countries recognized by the UN. This figure includes the Asian portions of Russia and Turkey, as well as the countries of the Middle East.
What is the largest country in Asia?
Russia has the largest area in Asia, with its Asian portion covering about 13 million square kilometers. If you count only countries located entirely in Asia, China ranks first with 9.6 million square kilometers.
What is the most populous country in Asia?
India became the most populous country in Asia (and the world) in 2023, overtaking China with about 1.44 billion people.
What are the sub-regions of Asia?
The UN divides Asia into five sub-regions: East Asia (China, Japan, the Koreas, Mongolia), Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia), South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan), and Western Asia (the Middle East).

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