Extreme points of Asia

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This is a list of the extreme points of Asia, the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location on the continent.

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Asia

Asia (mainland)

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Notes

² The Turkish islands in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas are considered part of Europe.

³ The 180th meridian passes through Asia, meaning that these points are in the Western Hemisphere.

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References

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