All 50 countries of Asia officially recognized as independent states. Always up-to-date and accurate information. Asia has both the highest and the lowest points on the surface of Earth, has the longest coastline of any continent, and is subject overall to the world’s widest climatic extremes. Explore the Asia map showing all countries, boundaries, and major regions. Asia is the largest and most populous continent, with 49 UN member states and several other territories. Asia is home to 49 countries, each offering its own distinctive culture, landscapes, and history. For the individual map of each country, click on the country name in the below table. Asia is divided into five major regions: Central, East, South, Southeast, and Western Asia, plus North Asia, covering Siberia. The term Asia–Pacific generally refers to a combination of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean – and most are also considered part of Australasia or Oceania. It is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the north by the Arctic Ocean. Asia is subdivided into 49 countries, five of which (Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey) are transcontinental countries lying partly in Europe. A guide to Asia including maps facts and information about Asia, free printable map of Asia. Asia was the birthplace of most of the world's mainstream religions including Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and many other religions. Asia varies greatly across and within its regions with regard to ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties, and government systems. Asia is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean. It is separated from Europe by the Pontic Mountains and the Turkish Straits.