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East Asia

East Asia (pronunciation: /i:st 'eɪʒə/) is a geographical term that refers to the eastern subregion of the Asian continent, which comprises the countries of China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. The term is derived from the words "east" (from Old English 'ēast', which is of Germanic origin) and "Asia" (from Latin 'Asia', from Greek 'Ἀσία', possibly from Akkadian 'asu', meaning "east" or "sunrise").

Etymology

The term "East Asia" is a direct translation of the Chinese term "Dongya" (东亚), where "Dong" (东) means "east" and "ya" (亚) means "Asia". The Japanese term "Tōa" (東亚) and the Korean term "Dong-Asia" (동아시아) have the same meaning.

Related Terms

• Far East: An old term that was used to refer to the countries of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Russia's Far East. It is now considered outdated and Eurocentric.
• Asia-Pacific: A geographic area that includes East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.
• Southeast Asia: The region to the south of East Asia, including countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.
• Northeast Asia: A subregion of Asia that includes the countries of East Asia and parts of Russia.

Countries of East Asia

• China: The most populous country in the world, known for its long history and rich culture.
• Japan: An island nation known for its technological advancements and traditional arts.
• Mongolia: A landlocked country known for its nomadic culture and vast steppes.
• North Korea: A country known for its totalitarian regime and isolation from the rest of the world.
• South Korea: A country known for its technological advancements and popular culture.
• Taiwan: An island known for its democratic government and high-tech industry.

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