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The lesson “Exploring Asia: A Journey Through Its Amazing Countries” introduces students to the vast continent of Asia, highlighting its diverse countries, unique cultures, and capital cities. Through a brief overview of various nations, from Afghanistan to Yemen, learners gain insight into the geographical and cultural richness of Asia, emphasizing the continent’s wonders and the exciting experiences it offers.
  1. What are some interesting facts you learned about the countries in Asia?
  2. Can you name three capitals of countries in Asia and where they are located?
  3. Why do you think it’s important to learn about different cultures and histories of countries in Asia?

Exploring Asia: A Journey Through Its Amazing Countries

Asia is the biggest continent on our planet, and it’s full of exciting countries, each with its own special culture, history, and capital city. Let’s take a fun trip through some of these countries and learn about their capitals and some cool facts!

Afghanistan

Capital: Kabul

Armenia

Location: Partly in Europe and Asia
Capital: Yerevan

Azerbaijan

Location: Partly in Europe and Asia
Capital: Baku

Bahrain

Capital: Manama

Bangladesh

Capital: Dhaka

Bhutan

Capital: Thimphu

Brunei

Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan

Cambodia

Capital: Phnom Penh

China

Capital: Beijing

Cyprus

Location: Partly in Europe and Asia
Capital: Nicosia

East Timor

Capital: Dili

Egypt

Location: Partly in Africa and Asia
Capital: Cairo

Georgia

Location: Partly in Europe and Asia
Capital: Tbilisi

India

Capital: New Delhi

Indonesia

Capital: Jakarta

Iran

Capital: Tehran

Iraq

Capital: Baghdad

Israel

Capital: Jerusalem

Japan

Capital: Tokyo

Jordan

Capital: Amman

Kazakhstan

Location: Partly in Europe and Asia
Capital: Astana

Kuwait

Capital: Kuwait City

Kyrgyzstan

Capital: Bishkek

Laos

Capital: Vientiane

Lebanon

Capital: Beirut

Malaysia

Capital: Kuala Lumpur

Maldives

Capital: Male

Mongolia

Capital: Ulaanbaatar

Myanmar

Capital: Naypidaw

Nepal

Capital: Kathmandu

North Korea

Capital: Pyongyang

Oman

Capital: Muscat

Pakistan

Capital: Islamabad

Philippines

Capital: Manila

Qatar

Capital: Doha

Russia

Location: Partly in Europe and Asia
Capital: Moscow

Saudi Arabia

Capital: Riyadh

Singapore

Capital: Singapore

South Korea

Capital: Seoul

Sri Lanka

Capital: Colombo

Syria

Capital: Damascus

Tajikistan

Capital: Dushanbe

Thailand

Capital: Bangkok

Turkey

Location: Partly in Asia and Europe
Capital: Ankara

Turkmenistan

Capital: Ashgabat

United Arab Emirates

Capital: Abu Dhabi

Uzbekistan

Capital: Tashkent

Vietnam

Capital: Hanoi

Yemen

Capital: Sana’a

Asia is a continent full of wonders, with each country offering something unique to discover. From the busy streets of Tokyo to the ancient pyramids of Cairo, there’s so much to see and learn in this vast and diverse land!

  • What is one country from Asia that you would like to visit, and why? Is there something special about its capital city that interests you?
  • Some countries in Asia are also partly in Europe or Africa. Can you think of any reasons why a country might be part of two continents? How do you think this might affect the culture there?
  • Imagine you are a tour guide in one of the Asian countries mentioned. What interesting facts or places would you share with visitors to make them excited about visiting?
  1. Map Your Journey: Create a simple map of Asia using a large sheet of paper. Mark and label the countries and their capitals mentioned in the article. Use different colors for countries that are partly in Europe and Asia. This activity will help you visualize the location of each country and its capital.

  2. Capital City Match-Up: Write the names of the countries on one set of cards and their capitals on another set. Mix them up and try to match each country with its capital. You can do this activity with a friend or family member to see who can match them the fastest!

  3. Explore a Culture: Choose one country from the list and research a unique cultural aspect, such as a traditional dish, festival, or clothing. Share what you learn with your classmates or family. You could even try making a simple recipe or drawing a picture related to the culture you explored.

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