The Human Geography of Asia is a rapidly growing field in higher education. This study focuses on the localized environment, its relationships with economics and community, as well as cultural values. It is an area of increasing relevance for students from all disciplines. Asia is home to three of the fourth largest countries in world.
Prerequisites
Study of Asia's human and physical geography requires an examination of the region's natural resources, as well as its land use. Particular attention is given to the Indo-China region. This area encompasses many countries and their inhabitants.
These are the topics to be covered
The human geography of Asia is the study of the diverse populations and societies of this region of the world. The region has traditionally been dominated by agriculture, though urban centers have played a major role. Although the vast majority of East Asians remain in rural settlements today, Asian cities can be seen as complex, diverse, and cosmopolitan. They are also the global hubs of commerce, education and technology. While many cities in East Asia have seen significant changes, others have retained their traditional culture and ways of life.
Various ethnic groups
The various ethnic groups in Asia can sometimes be confusing. These groups might appear to be similar in language and appearance, but they are not all the exact same. There are the Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean. Let's look at these diverse groups to better understand their similarities as well as differences.
Oceanic borders
Asia's geographie is split into several major regions. The Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean border Asia to the east and south respectively. Asia is also divided by islands, which are separated by seas or straits. The Asian continent has more than forty countries. It covers one-third of all the world's total surface. Asia also contains many small islands, including Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, and the Malay Archipelago.
Coastal regions
Coastal regions are areas that are close to the ocean, with a high population density. Changes in land use, the environment, or human activities can often affect them. These activities can affect the ecosystems in the coastal regions, but they can also negatively impact them.
Mountains
Asia has many mountain ranges. The Himalaya, which occupies a significant portion of Asia, is the world's largest mountain range. This region also features a variety terrain including large deserts, and arid plains.
Population dynamics
Although Asia's population growth rates vary, it is predicted that the whole region will reach five billion people by 2050. India is poised to surpass China in terms of growth by 2030. Others in Asia, including Georgia, Armenia and Kazakhstan, experience slow growth. The Middle East, however, has one of highest populations growth rates.