Methodology: How to Understand a Continent?

In the journey of geographical study,understanding a region begins with recognizing its geographical location and extentAsia, as 'our home continent,' is not just a vast physical space in Earth's coordinate system, but also a realm of extreme life. From the highest elevationMount Everestto the vastlargest plain in Asia(the West Siberian Plain), its natural landscapes showcase extremecomplex diversity.

Spatial Governance: Geographic Division

Due to its immense size, for ease of research, we divide it usingFigure 6.5: Geographic Division of Asiainto East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia, and North Asia. This division serves not only administrative and governance needs but also establishes the spatial foundation for later exploration of specific regions such asSection 4: Russiaand others.Arctic Oceanflowing north into theYenisei River, to deep inlandinland lakes(such as Lake Baikal), every inch of Asia speaks of the grandeur of its natural geography.