The continent features the Plateau of Tibet , the largest mountain mass on the Earth's surface, and the Gobi Desert , the fifth-largest desert in the world.
Today, Asia is a central pillar of the global economy and a hub for technological innovation. Finance & Development, June 2010 - Asia Leading the Way The continent features the Plateau of Tibet ,
It is home to Mount Everest , the highest peak on Earth at 8,849 metres, and the Dead Sea , the lowest point on land at more than 390 metres below sea level. and the Gobi Desert
Major rivers like the Yangtze (Asia's longest), the Mekong, and the Ganges support ancient agricultural traditions and modern economies. Cultural and Historical Significance and the Dead Sea