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Asia is the largest and most populous continent or region, depending on the definition. It covers 8.6% of the Earth's total surface area, or 29.4% of its land area, and it contains more than 60% of the world's human population.

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GM Daewoo's sport-utility vehicle 'Winstorm' is seen on a road in Seoul on March 22, 2010. GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors, recalled on March 21 more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects, in the latest blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.

GM Daewoo's sport-utility vehicle 'Winstorm' is seen on a road in Seoul on March 22, 2010. GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors, recalled on March 21 more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects, in the latest blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.

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GM Daewoo's sport-utility vehicle 'Winstorm' is seen on a road in Seoul on March 22, 2010. GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors, recalled on March 21 more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects, in the latest blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.

GM Daewoo's sport-utility vehicle 'Winstorm' is seen on a road in Seoul on March 22, 2010. GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors, recalled on March 21 more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects, in the latest blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.

AFP 

An Afghan youth sits on a rock overlooking Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in the back ground during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan youth sits on a rock overlooking Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in the back ground during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

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Afghan police men try to control crowd during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

Afghan police men try to control crowd during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

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An Afghan youth, center, dances during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan youth, center, dances during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan youth sits on a rooftop during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan youth sits on a rooftop during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan youth sits on a rooftop during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan youth sits on a rooftop during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan boy swings during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan boy swings during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

A helicopter of Afghan National Amry flies as people watchs celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

A helicopter of Afghan National Amry flies as people watchs celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan man dances during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan man dances during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan man, right, checks the crowd with his binoculars during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan man, right, checks the crowd with his binoculars during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan police man guards as people watch celebration celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan police man guards as people watch celebration celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

Afghan policemen, left, stand on a wall as crowd of people pack a road during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

Afghan policemen, left, stand on a wall as crowd of people pack a road during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan police man stand guard as people watch celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan police man stand guard as people watch celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

Afghan policemen, left, stand on a wall as crowd of people pack a road during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

Afghan policemen, left, stand on a wall as crowd of people pack a road during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan youth, center, dances during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan youth, center, dances during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan police man stands guard as people watch celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan police man stands guard as people watch celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

Afghan children enjoy a swing during the celebration celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

Afghan children enjoy a swing during the celebration celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

A line of Afghan police officers, bottom, stand guard as people watch celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

A line of Afghan police officers, bottom, stand guard as people watch celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

Afghan policemen keep eye on the crowd during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

Afghan policemen keep eye on the crowd during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

GM Daewoo's sport-utility vehicle 'Winstorm' is seen on a road in Seoul on March 22, 2010. GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors, recalled on March 21 more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects, in the latest blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.

GM Daewoo's sport-utility vehicle 'Winstorm' is seen on a road in Seoul on March 22, 2010. GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors, recalled on March 21 more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects, in the latest blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.

AFP 

GM Daewoo's sport-utility vehicle 'Winstorm' is seen on a road in Seoul on March 22, 2010. GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors, recalled on March 21 more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects, in the latest blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.

GM Daewoo's sport-utility vehicle 'Winstorm' is seen on a road in Seoul on March 22, 2010. GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors, recalled on March 21 more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects, in the latest blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.

AFP 

An Afghan youth sits on a rock overlooking Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in the back ground during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan youth sits on a rock overlooking Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in the back ground during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

Afghan police men try to control crowd during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

Afghan police men try to control crowd during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

AP 

An Afghan youth, center, dances during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

An Afghan youth, center, dances during the celebration of Nowruz, the start of spring and the traditional New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran and other countries of central Asia, from the hilltop at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2010. A roadside bomb killed two civilians Sunday as a series of blasts targeted people celebrating the Afghan New Year, officials said.

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