Thirteen divisions of world geography (including contours, main topographic units, typical geographical things, latitude and longitude)

the natural and economic characteristics of the thirteen geographical divisions of the world

1. East Asia

Physical geography

East Asia is located in the east of Asia, with complex and diverse topography, generally high in the west and low in the east, and its climate is dominated by temperate monsoon and subtropical monsoon. Rich in natural resources, with non-ferrous metals as the most. East Asia is high in the west and low in the east, with a ladder-shaped distribution.

Human Geography

East Asia is one of the most populous regions in the world, and there is China, the country with the largest population in the world. Japan's total population is also in the top ten. Countries: China, South Korea, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea.

2. Southeast Asia

Physical Geography

Southeast Asia is located in the southeast of Asia, where the climate is warm and humid, with high temperature and rainy all the year round, and there is no winter. It is one of the regions with the most rainfall in the world. The terrain here is relatively flat and there are many islands, which is the region with the largest number of islands in the world. Indonesia alone has 13,667. It is also one of the volcanic areas. The economy is dominated by agriculture.

Human Geography

Southeast Asia is also a densely populated area in the world. Buddhism here is very famous. Tourism is very developed (especially in Thailand). In recent years, it is one of the fastest growing regions in the world. Countries are: Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, East Timor and Brunei.

3. South Asia

Physical Geography

South Asia is located in the south of Asia, and its geographical position is very important, which connects the maritime traffic arteries in eastern Asia and Europe. Mainly plateau and plain. The climate is dominated by tropical monsoon, with cold, hot and rainy seasons changing. The rivers here mainly include Ganges River and Brahmaputra River in India. Among them, Bangladesh is called "the country of thousands of rivers". There are many sandbars in coastal islands.

human geography

South Asia is also one of the major regions in the world, with India, the second most populous country in the world. Bangladesh's population is also in the top ten. The economy is dominated by agriculture. People believe in Buddhism. Countries: India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan.

4. Central Asia

Physical geography

Central Asia is located in the middle of Asia, with plateau-dominated terrain and the most typical continental monsoon climate. The temperature difference varies greatly throughout the year, and the climate is dry. It is the largest inland area in the world, and some countries are mainly desert and semi-desert.

human geography

agriculture and animal husbandry in central Asia are relatively developed. Believe in Islam, mainly in mining and food processing. Countries are: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

5. West Asia and North Africa

Physical geography

West Asia is located in the west of Asia, which is a traffic fortress connecting Asia and Europe. The climate is dominated by Mediterranean climate and rich in minerals. In particular, oil resources account for more than half of the world, and agriculture is relatively developed. Angora goats in Turkey are very famous and believe in Islam.

human geography

the territories of western Asian countries are relatively small, and their economies are dominated by oil. This is an area in the world where wars are still going on. Countries are: Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Yemen, Oman, Iran, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Bahrain and Qatar.

north Africa

physical geography

north Africa is located in the north of Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the Red Sea in the east, and its geographical position is extremely important. Egypt, in particular, is called the "throat position" by the world, with a dry climate and an economy dominated by agriculture. Suez Canal is the transportation hub of Europe, Asia and Africa.

human geography

Egypt is one of the ancient civilizations in the world, with a long history, splendid culture, pyramids and developed tourism. Countries: Egyptian, Tunisia, Algerian, Moroccan, Libyan.

6. Sub-Saharan Africa

Physical geography

Here is a typical tropical desert climate in the world, which is dry all the year round, and (except Congo) is extremely rich in natural resources. Zoologists call this an "animal paradise". Coastal areas have a tropical maritime climate. The population is sparse. There is Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. The world-famous African Rift Valley.

Human geography

There are mostly African blacks here. English is the official language, agriculture and animal husbandry are the mainstay of the economy, and roads and railways are the main modes of transportation here. Countries: Congo, Angola, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia.

7. Western Europe

Physical geography

Western Europe is located in the west of Europe, which is one of the most developed regions in the world, with a temperate maritime climate. There are not many islands, mainly plains. Only France has some high mountains. Geographical location is very important, and it is the only place for European maritime trade.

human geography

western Europe is dominated by white people, with developed culture, including France represented by perfume and clothing, and Britain, an established capitalist developed country. Holland is famous for its flowers and wooden shoes, and Belgium is called the headquarters of Europe. The center of the European economic isomorphism is Brussels. Countries are: Britain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland. Andorra.

8. Eastern Europe

Physical geography

Eastern Europe is located in the east of Europe. This is the main agricultural production area in Europe. The land is mainly plain, and the climate is regional, from west to east, from temperate maritime climate to continental climate. The river network is dense and there are many lakes. Coal, copper and lead are in large storage.

Human geography

Countries are: Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova. Industrial agriculture is relatively developed, steel, non-ferrous metallurgy and textile light industry are also quite large, agriculture is mainly grain, and the Polish capital has the reputation of "green capital".

9. North Asia

Physical geography

North Asia is located in the north of Asia, which is mainly in the east and north of Russia, mainly in plains and tundra. Winter is particularly long, cold, dry and rich in resources, especially coal and oil, which is the main oil-producing area in Russia. The northern islands are widely distributed.

human geography

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1. North America

Physical geography

North America is located in the north of America, with complex and diverse topography, mainly plains in the north and mountains in the south, with diverse climate, including cold zone and temperate coniferous forest climate and tropical climate in the south. The water resources and forest resources here are world-famous. It is also the most important mineral area in the world.

human geography

North America is the economic center of the world, mainly in the United States and Canada, with high urbanization and famous mechanized production, and the fishery, agriculture, industry and information industry are all extremely developed. American industrial and agricultural production scale. The gross national product ranks first in the world, with automobile and construction industry as the important pillars, and electronics, electric power, machinery, chemical industry and aerospace energy are extremely developed. The transportation system is complete, with a global air transportation network and developed road traffic. Countries are: United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, Cuba, Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago.

11. Latin America

Physical geography

Latin America is located in the south of America, south of the Panama Canal. Here is the area with the largest distribution of tropical rain forests in the world, accounting for 3/4 of Brazil alone. The climate is dominated by rain forests, with alpine climate in the south and maritime climate along the coast. There are abundant resources here, especially water resources and forest resources.

human geography

Latin America has got rid of the western rule of Spain and Portugal, and its economy has developed rapidly, with agriculture as the mainstay, but its industry has developed rapidly in recent years. Brazil is a major developing country in the world, accounting for more than half of the total land and economy in Latin America, and Argentina is world-famous for its animal husbandry, among which the production and export of beef ranks first in the world. Brazil and Argentina are also the hometown of world football. Countries are: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Bolivia.

12. Oceania

Physical geography

Oceania is the driest of the seven continents except Antarctica. There are vast deserts here, and only a few coastal areas are suitable for human habitation. The climate is tropical rain forest, tropical desert, savanna and subtropical Mediterranean.

the population is sparse. Australia is rich in bauxite, iron, uranium, lead, nickel and zinc. Fishery resources are abundant.

human geography

Australia is a typical country in Oceania, where economy is developed and resources are abundant. Animals and plants are rare and unique. The population is mainly distributed in the eastern coastal plain. Swimming in Australia is very famous and tourism is very developed. Road, sea and air have a large scale. There are two islands in New Zealand, the north and the south, with relatively developed tourism, mainly land transportation and developed animal husbandry.

Countries are: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu, Nauru, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Western Samoa and Solomon Islands. Fiji.

13. Antarctic

Physical geography

Antarctica is the only continent that has not been damaged at present. Although there are many icebergs here, it can be said that water resources are not rich because it is an iceberg that does not change all the year round. Therefore, it is the driest continent in the world and the highest altitude continent. Snow, glaciers, strong winds and crops cannot grow all the year round.

Human geography

is rare, and only some scientists visit here. At present, many countries have increased their development efforts, focusing on fresh water and fisheries, and established scientific research stations. In China, there are Zhongshan Station and Great Wall Station.

References: Citation: World Survey.