There are a total of 52 Asian Countries that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes sovereign states and widely recognized transcontinental countries with territory in Asia, excluding dependent territories and unrecognized micro-claims.

Asian Countries are the nations whose territory lies wholly or partly on the Asian continent. They range from vast, highly populated states to small island nations, and they display great cultural, linguistic, and environmental diversity. Many are regional economic and political hubs, while others preserve unique local traditions and ecosystems. Knowledge of these countries supports travel planning, education, research, and comparative study.

Interesting and little-known facts about Asian Countries:
– Asia contains the world’s two most populous countries, India and China, each with roughly 1.43 billion people (2023 estimates), together making up about 36% of global population.
– Mount Everest, at 8,848.86 m (2020 survey), sits on the Nepal–China border, so Asian countries include the planet’s highest point.
– The Maldives is the smallest Asian sovereign state by area (about 300 km²) and among the smallest by population (around 540,000, 2023 estimate).
– Mandarin Chinese is the largest native language in Asia, with over 900 million native speakers; the continent also hosts thousands of distinct languages across multiple language families.
– Asian countries span extreme economic differences: several are among the world’s largest economies (China, Japan, India, South Korea), while some have GDP per capita below $1,000.

The alphabetical index organizes the 52 Asian Countries by letter for quick reference. Each entry lists these columns: Capital; Population (most recent estimate with year and source where available); Official language(s); concise notes on transcontinental or special-status cases; and a link to a detailed country page.