Asian Countries

Definition

Asian countries refer to nations located in Asia, which is the largest continent in terms of land area and population. It includes diverse countries such as China, Japan, India, South Korea, and many more.

Related terms

Chinese Exclusion Act: The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in 1882 by Congress to restrict immigration specifically from China.

Gentlemen's Agreement: The Gentlemen's Agreement was an informal agreement between the United States and Japan in 1907 that restricted Japanese immigration.

Angel Island: Angel Island was an immigration station located in San Francisco Bay where predominantly Asian immigrants were detained and processed between 1910 and 1940.