🗺️ Asia

Explanation: The Palk Strait separates the southeast coast of India (Tamil Nadu) from the north of Sri Lanka. The narrow strip of shallow water is about 64 km wide.

Explanation: Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It has been the capital since the late 18th century under the Qajar dynasty.

Explanation: The Yangtze River, at 6,300 km, is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. It flows through central China into the East China Sea.

Explanation: Russia is the largest country in Asia (and in the world) by area, though most of its landmass is in Asia. If only sovereign Asian countries are counted, China is the largest.

Explanation: Beijing (formerly Peking) is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the political and cultural center of China with a history of over 3,000 years.