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Asia

2009-06-24T22:44:27Z

KingArawn: /* Fauna */

[[Image:Asia pol00.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Political boundaries of Asia]]
[[Image:Asia ref04.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Shaded relief of Asia]]
'''Asia''' is the largest continent on earth. It stretches from its boundary with [[Europe]] at the Ural Mountains in the west to the [[Pacific Ocean]] in the east. It also reaches from [[Africa]] and [[Oceania]] to the south all the way to the [[Arctic Ocean]] in the north.

==Land==
===Topography===
===Climate===
Varied, as it is in fact a rather large place. Ranges from jungles in the mid-east, ice and snow in the north and near desert in the south.

===Drainage===
===Flora===
===Fauna===

Animals found in Asia and associated with the region include:

[[Panda]] Bears: A black and white bear species native to [[China]], which is famous for primarily subsisting on [[bamboo]] shoots.

[[Tigers]]: Including the famous Bengal variety found in on the Indian sub-continant and the white colored [[Siberian Tiger]].

[[Indian Elephants]]: A (comparatived to [[African Elephants]]) smaller species of [[Elephant]] found throughout Southern Asia and traditionally used for transportation and warfare.

[[Monkeys]] The continent is home to several species of monkey including [[Hanuman langur]]s in India and [[Japanese Macaques]], known to enjoy bathing in [[hotsprings]].

[[Tanuki]] A canid species native to [[Japan]] which bears superficial resemblances to the [[racoon]]

===Resources===
===Arable land===
==People==
===Ethnic groups===
Ethnic groups of Asia include but are not limited to [[Ainu]], [[Arabs]], [[Dravidians]], [[Han]], [[Hmong]], [[Karen]], [[Kurds]], [[Japanese]], [[Korean]] and [[Taiwanese aborigines]].

===Languages===
In Asia a variety of languages can be found including but not limited to the
[[Arabic language]], [[Hebrew]], [[Hindi]], [[Japanese language]], [[Korean language]], [[Mandarin Chinese]], [[Mongolian language]], [[Tagalog]], and the [[Turkish language]].

===Religion===
[[Image:Asian.gif|right|200px]]
Asian religion is shaped by five major influences:
*[[Chinese]]
*[[Indian]]
*[[Europe]]an
*[[Islam]]ic
*[[Judaism|Judaic]]
The Chinese influence is in eastern Asia and it is primarily the source of [[Confucianism]] and [[Taoism]]. The Indian influence is primarily through [[Hinduism]], [[Jainism]], [[Sikhism]] and [[Buddhism]], which has spread more to other countries than Hinduism has. [[Islam]] remains the dominant religion in southwest Asia, and also eastern and northern Africa. The [[Russian Orthodox Church]] has an influence in the Russian western parts of [[Siberia]]. Judaism is mainly concentrated in [[Israel]], but can also be found in [[Japan]], [[China]], and [[Religion_in_India#Judaism_in_India|India]]. Other Asian religions include, [[Bahai]], [[Cao Dai]], [[Juche]], [[Shinto]], [[Tenrikyo]] and [[Zoroastrianism]]. A majority of people worldwide follow an Asian religion.

===Education===
===Health===
===Demography===
==Economy and Commerce==
===Industry===
===Agriculture===
===Forestry===
===Fishing===
===Transportation===
===Trade===
== History ==

==Countries==
*[[Afghanistan]]
*[[Bangladesh]]
*[[Brunei]]
*[[Bhutan]]
*[[Burma]] (Myanmar)
*[[Bahrain]]
*[[China]]
*[[Cambodia]]
*[[East Timor]]
*[[Indonesia]]
*[[India]]
*[[Iran]]
*[[Iraq]]
*[[Japan]]
*[[Jordan]]
*[[Kyrgyzstan]]
*[[Laos]]
*[[Lebanon]]
*[[Maldives]]
*[[Malaysia]]
*[[Mongolia]]
*[[Nepal]]
*[[North Korea]] (DPRK)
*[[Pakistan]]
*[[Palestine]] (Gaza+West Bank)
*[[Philippines]]
*[[Qatar]]
*[[Saudi Arabia]]
*[[Syria]]
*[[Sri Lanka]]
*[[South Korea]]
*[[Singapore]]
*[[Tajikistan]]
*[[Turkmenistan]]
*[[Thailand]]
*[[Taiwan]] (Formosa)
*[[UAE]] (United Arab Emirates)
*[[Uzbekistan]]
*[[Yemen]]

== External links ==

*[http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/asia.htm Asia]

[[Category:Continents]]

Apple (fruit)

2009-06-24T22:34:32Z

KingArawn:

[[Image:Apples.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
An '''apple''' is an edible [[Fruits|fruit]] which comes from the [[apple tree]] (Malus sylvertris). It's widely cultivated in [[temperate]] [[climate]]s. Over 7,000 varieties are known of which 40 or so are commercially important. The most popular [[United States]] variety is known as the ''Delicious''. 15 - 20% of the world's crop is produced in the United States.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref>
There are three main types of apples<ref>[[http://books.google.com/books?id=XMA9gYIj-C4C&pg=PA105&lpg=PA105&dq=There+are+three+main+types+of+apples&source=web&ots=nHNba-pdCl&sig=IM3XaCaeGA_sxJbrZHmazOAHkx8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=13&ct=result Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia]]</ref>, those used for:

* cooking
* dessert
* making cider

Mostly apples are eaten on their own, like [[orange|oranges]].

The Apple has also traditionally been considered the [[Forbidden Fruit]] which Eve ate and gave to Adam. There is nothing in [[Scripture]] however, identifying the fruit as an apple, or any other kind of fruit. This is merely folklore.
== References ==
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[[Category: Fruits]]

Apple (fruit)

2009-06-24T22:33:48Z

KingArawn:

[[Image:Apples.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
An '''apple''' is an edible [[Fruits|fruit]] which comes from the [[apple tree]] (Malus sylvertris). It's widely cultivated in [[temperate]] [[climate]]s. Over 7,000 varieties are known of which 40 or so are commercially important. The most popular [[United States]] variety is known as the ''Delicious''. 15 - 20% of the world's crop is produced in the United States.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref>
There are three main types of apples<ref>[[http://books.google.com/books?id=XMA9gYIj-C4C&pg=PA105&lpg=PA105&dq=There+are+three+main+types+of+apples&source=web&ots=nHNba-pdCl&sig=IM3XaCaeGA_sxJbrZHmazOAHkx8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=13&ct=result Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia]]</ref>, those used for:

* cooking
* dessert
* making cider

Mostly apples are eaten on their own, like [[orange|oranges]].

The Apple has also traditionally been considered the forbidden fruit which Eve ate and gave to Adam. There is nothing in scripture however, identifying the fruit as an apple, or any other kind of fruit. This is merely folklore.
== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Fruits]]

Kraken

2009-06-24T20:38:11Z

KingArawn:

'''Krakens''' are mythological squids. Most kraken stories tell of a vicious monster that destroys ships. A Kraken features prominently in the second [[Pirates of the Carribean]] film "[[Dead Man's Chest]]."

Kraken may also refer to a ride at [[SeaWorld Orlando]].

[[Category:Mythical Beasts]]

Olive oil

2009-06-22T19:47:49Z

KingArawn:

'''Olive oil''' is a commonly used cooking oil made from the fruit of the [[olive]] tree. It is considered healthy in small amounts and is a staple of Mediterranean cooking.
[[Category:Food and Drink]] If refrigirated,or otherwise allowed to reach a low temperature, olive oil will begin to congeal into lumps. This is easily reversed howeverm by moving the olive oil to a room-temperature location. Olive oil should be stored in a warm, dry place.