08.17.15
Asia is the largest of all continents on the earth. Asia has 30 percent of the world’s land mass with over 60 percent of the world’s population. Its population almost quadrupled during the 20th century. Depending upon how one defines it, Asia is comprised of 51 countries with a population of nearly 4.4 billion people.
Asia has the two most populous countries in the world – China and India. China is the largest country with an estimated population of 1.4 billion in 2014. It accounts for almost one-third of Asia’s total population. India runs a close second to China with an estimated population of 1.3 billion in 2014 and represents nearly 30 percent of the continent’s population. It is estimated that India’s population will surpass China’s before 2030.
In 2013, the total sales of coatings in Asia Pacific were $56,241 million, on approximately 18,543 million liters. Part of Asia Pacific’s coatings industry is comprised of large, fast-growing countries. Two of the largest and fastest-growing coatings markets in Asia Pacific are China and India. In fact, China and India together represent roughly 75% of As
Asia has the two most populous countries in the world – China and India. China is the largest country with an estimated population of 1.4 billion in 2014. It accounts for almost one-third of Asia’s total population. India runs a close second to China with an estimated population of 1.3 billion in 2014 and represents nearly 30 percent of the continent’s population. It is estimated that India’s population will surpass China’s before 2030.
In 2013, the total sales of coatings in Asia Pacific were $56,241 million, on approximately 18,543 million liters. Part of Asia Pacific’s coatings industry is comprised of large, fast-growing countries. Two of the largest and fastest-growing coatings markets in Asia Pacific are China and India. In fact, China and India together represent roughly 75% of As
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