亚洲是世界七大洲中面积最大、人口最多的一个洲,它的名称也最古老。亚洲的全称是“亚细亚洲”,英文称为“Asia”,意思是“太阳升起的地方”。相传,“亚细亚”的名字是由古代腓尼基人起的。由于频繁的海上活动,古代腓尼基人必须确定好方位,所以,他们把爱琴海以东的地区泛称为“ Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the seven continents of the world. Its name is also the oldest. The full name of Asia is “Asian Asia” and English is called “Asia”, which means “the place where the sun rises.” According to legend, the name “Asian Asia” was founded by ancient Phoenicians. Because of the frequent maritime activities, the ancient Phoenicians must determine their position. Therefore, they generally refer to the area to the east of the Aegean Sea as "