Asian Resources and Demographics

This set of flashcards covers Asia's water, forest, animal, and mineral resources, as well as the demographics, languages, and economic challenges of the South, North, and Central Asian regions.

What percentage of global fish products is supplied by the fisheries of Asia?

Almost $50\%$

Which five countries are named among the $10$ biggest fish suppliers in the world?

China, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, and Myanmar

Which lake in North Asia is recognized for its rare fish species?

Lake Baikal

Why are the freshwater dolphins of the Yangtze River in China considered endangered?

Due to river pollution and human activities

Which country is identified as the world's leading exporter of various wood products?

China

Which country is home to the largest number of teak trees globally?

Myanmar

According to official reports, how many hectares of forest are destroyed annually in Asia?

$$147,000\,hectares$$

Which furry animals are found in the colder climate regions of Asia?

The Asian black bear, river otter, lynx, sable, and ermine

What type of animal life is common in the high areas of Tibet?

Sheep, goats, and yak (long haired cattle)

Where can the orangutan primate be found in the southern part of Asia?

Borneo and Sumatra

What type of vulture lives in the mountains of Northern India?

The lamurghir (also referred to as lamrigir)

How many people use the Hindi and Bengali languages in South Asia?

Hindi is used by $420,000,000$ people, and Bengali is used by $210,000,000$ people

What is the population distribution among the three largest South Asian countries?

More than $74\%$ in India, $9\%$ in Bangladesh, and $12\%$ in Pakistan

Which South Asian country is the only exception to the common per capita income being lower than US dollars $4,000$?

Maldives

Which three South Asian countries exceed a $60\%$ employment rate?

Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan

What is a yurt, as traditionally used by the Kazakh people?

A type of residential tent that is easy to move

What is the total population and average life expectancy of the North and Central Asia region?

The total population is $73,000,000$ and the average life expectancy is $67\,years$

What is the employment rate in Kazakhstan?

$$66\%$$