Asian Countries Vocabulary with Pictures

June 15, 2024May 13, 2019 by Olivia Marie

Asia is a huge continent and as such, is home to a wide range of countries. It is important to know the English names of these countries, especially if you are learning English for career reasons as many English speaking companies do a lot of business with Asian Nations.

It may seem a little overwhelming at first because there are so many Asian countries to remember, but by learning a few every day, you will soon build up a good knowledge of all their English names.

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Asian Countries

Asian countries are the countries on the continent of Asia. There are 48 Asian countries in total. The continent of Asia is located between the Arctic, Pacific and Indian oceans, and it is the largest of the seven continents. The entire continent is approximately 17,212,000 square miles (which is 44,579,000 square kilometres). The largest Asian country is China (which also has the largest population of any country in the world) and the smallest is the Maldives.

List of Asian Countries

Countries in Asia with Asian Languages and Nationalities

South Korea

Nationality: South Korean
Language: Korean

Mongolia

Nationality: Mongolian
Language: Mongolian

Japan

Nationality: Japanese
Language: Japanese

North Korea

Nationality: North Korean
Language: Korean

China

Nationality: Chinese
Language: Chinese

Philippines

Nationality: Filipino
Languages: Tagalog/ Filipino

Indonesia

Nationality: Indonesian
Language: Indonesian

Malaysia

Nationality: Malaysian
Languages: Malay/ Malaysian

Myanmar

Nationality: Burmese
Language: Burmese

Vietnam

Nationality: Vietnamese
Language: Vietnamese

Timor-Leste

Nationality: Timorese
Language: Portuguese / Tetum

Thailand

Nationality: Thai
Language: Thai

Singapore

Nationality: Singaporean
Language: English/ Mandarin/ Malay/ Tamil

Laos

Nationality: Laotian
Language: Lao

Cambodia

Nationality: Cambodian
Language: Khmer

Afghanistan

Nationality: Afghan / Afghani
Language: Pashto and Dari

Bhutan

Nationality: Bhutanese
Language: Dzongkha

Bangladesh

Nationality: Bangladeshi
Language: Bengali

India

Nationality: Indian
Language: Hindi / English

Sri Lanka

Nationality: Sri Lanan
Language: Sinhalese/ Tamil

Iran

Nationality: Iranian
Language: Persian

Maldives

Nationality: Maldivian
Language: Dhivehi

Pakistan

Nationality: Pakistani
Language: Urdu/ English

Nepal

Nationality: Nepalese / Nepali
Language: Nepalese / Nepali

Kyrgyzstan

Nationality: Kyrgyzstani
Language: Kyrgyz/ Russian

Kazakhstan

Nationality: Kazakh / Kazakhstani
Language: Kazakh/ Russian

Uzbekistan

Nationality: Uzbek
Language: Uzbek

Turkmenistan

Nationality: Turkmen
Language: Turkmen/ Russian/ Uzbek

Tajikistan

Nationality: Tajikistani
Language: Tajik/ Russian

Georgia

Nationality: Georgian
Language: Georgian

Yemen

Nationality: Yemeni / Yemenite
Language: Arabic

Syria

Nationality: Syrian
Language: Arabic

Iraq

Nationality: Iraqi
Language: Arabic/ Kurdish/ Assyrian/ Armenian

United Arab Emirates

Nationality: Emirati
Language: Arabic

Jordan

Nationality: Jordanian
Language: Arabic

Kuwait

Nationality: Kuwaiti
Language: Arabic

Oman

Nationality: Omani
Language: Arabic

Armenia

Nationality: Armenian
Language: Armenian

Azerbaijan

Nationality: Azerbaijani/ Azeri
Language: Azerbaijani

Turkey

Nationality: Turkish
Language: Turkish

Lebanon

Nationality: Lebanese
Language: Arabic

Qatar

Nationality: Qatari
Language: Arabic/ English

Bahrain

Nationality: Bahraini
Language: Arabic

Israel

Nationality: Israeli
Language: Hebrew

Cyprus

Nationality: Cypriot
Language: Greek / Turkish

Saudi Arabia

Nationality: Saudi
Language: Arabic

List of Asian Languages

Asian Countries | Infographics

List of Asian Countries | Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main regions in Asia?

Asia is vast and diverse, and it’s generally divided into six main regions: East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East (Western Asia), and North Asia (Siberia). Each of these regions has its own unique landscapes, climates, cultures, languages, and customs.

Which countries belong to South Asia?

South Asia consists of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. This region is known for its dense population, rich history, and a wide variety of cultures and languages.

Can you list Asian countries alphabetically?

Of course! Here are the Asian countries listed alphabetically:

What are some popular tourist destinations in Asia?

Asia offers numerous tourist destinations, with each country boasting its own unique attractions. Some popular destinations include the Great Wall of China, the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the beaches of Bali in Indonesia, the Taj Mahal in India, and the city-state of Singapore.

What are some major events celebrated in Asia?

There are countless festivals and celebrations across Asia, many of which are rooted in religious or cultural traditions. Some notable events include Chinese New Year, Diwali in India, Holi in India and Nepal, Ramadan across the Muslim world, the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Thai Water Festival (Songkran).

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