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Asia and the Pacific, the World's Most Dynamic Region

Asia and the Pacific account for:
- 57% of the world population
- 66% of the earth's ocean area
- 30% of the earth's land area
- 5 of the world's 15 largest economies
- 1/4 of the world GDP
- 1/3 of US foreign trade
- 6 of the world's 10 largest armies
- 3 of 7 recognized nuclear powers

Source: The East-West Center brochure