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Asia (/ˈeɪʒə/ or /ˈeɪʃə/) is the Earth’s largest and most populous continent located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth’s total surface area and comprises 30% of its land area. With approximately 4.3 billion people it hosts 60% of the world’s current human population. Asia has a high growth rate in the modern era.