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Asia

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia)

Asia is the world'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. (Wikipedia)

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Approved Date
28-Oct-2013

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