The Changing Geography of Asia

Download or read book The Changing Geography of Asia written by Kathleen M. Baker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-03-11 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranging from the poverty and exploding population of Bangladesh to the dazzling technology and ageing population of Japan, from the two most populous states of India and China to the tiny states of Singapore and the Maldives and to the emptiness of Siberia, Asia contains the greatest diversity of physical environments, cultures and levels of development of any of the continents. Clearly illustrated with basic maps of the countries discussed, The Changing Geography of Asia presents a systematic review of twenty-five years of development, covering the physical, economic, social and political environments of contemporary Asia.