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Asia–Pacific

Imagine a giant playground with oceans, mountains, and amazing people – that's the Asia-Pacific!

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Wikimedia regions - East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific

Wikimedia regions - East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific

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Asia Pacific Internet Governance 2018
U.S. Air Force's Lockheed Martin F-35A 'Lighting II' 'Joint Strike Fighter' scheduled for first operational deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific
15th EMC2 - Asia-Pacific Regional Round
Asia Pacific Internet Governance 2018
Asia Pacific Internet Governance 2018
15th EMC2 - Asia-Pacific Regional Round
Asia Pacific Internet Governance 2018
Diplomatic pouches en route to East Asia Pacific region posts
INFOGRAPHIC: Yahoo! in the Asia Pacific
24Seven: SPIE Asia Pacific Remote Sensing Symposium 00:15 EDT
Connect Asia-Pacific 2013 Summit

Key Facts

Location
Eastern and Southern Asia, and Oceania.
Population
Over 4.3 billion people.
Area
About 30% of Earth's land surface.
Main City
No single capital, but major cities include Tokyo, Shanghai, and Sydney.

Where is This Big Place?

The Asia-Pacific is a super-duper big area that includes lots of countries in Asia and Oceania. Think of it like a huge neighborhood that stretches across a giant part of our planet. It has sunny beaches, tall mountains that tickle the clouds, and even icy places! It's so big that the sun has to travel a long way to shine on every part of it.

What's It Like There?

This place has all sorts of weather! Some parts are super hot and steamy, like a jungle after rain. Other parts can be very cold, with snow that's perfect for making snowballs. You'll find amazing nature, like colorful coral reefs under the sea and forests filled with chattering monkeys. It's a place with so many different kinds of homes for plants and animals.

Who Lives Here?

Millions and millions of people call the Asia-Pacific home! They speak many different languages, like how you might speak English at school and a different language at home. People here love to share their traditions, like special dances, yummy foods, and colorful festivals. It's like a giant party with people from all over the world celebrating together.

What Do People Do?

People in the Asia-Pacific work in all sorts of jobs. Some grow food like rice and fruits, while others build amazing things like tall buildings and speedy trains. Many people make cool stuff that gets sent to other countries, like clothes and electronics. It's a busy place where people are always creating and sharing.

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