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Asia was one of the first continents where the Church of God began its overseas mission in its early stages. Churches were established in Pakistan in 1997, Nepal in 1998, and gradually spread across the continent.
Asia was one of the first continents where the Church of God began its overseas mission in its early stages. Churches were established in Pakistan in 1997, Nepal in 1999, and gradually spread across the continent.


At least 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia, and it is the birthplace of the four major religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. Compared with other continents, the most countries and languages coexist in Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Asia/Religion|title= Religion of Asia|website=Britannica  |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Languages, cultures, and religions differ, depending on the country and ethnicity. Sometimes, even within a country, there are differences by region. In addition to using ethnic languages such as Urdu (Pakistan), Bengali (Bangladesh), and Tamil (Southern India), English is also an official language. However, the English dialect used in Asia differs from the English language used in other countries, which can impact communication between visitors and the locals.
At least 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia, and it is the birthplace of the four major religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. Compared with other continents, the most countries and languages coexist in Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Asia/Religion|title= Religion of Asia|website=Britannica  |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Languages, cultures, and religions differ, depending on the country and ethnicity. Sometimes, even within a country, there are differences by region. In addition to using ethnic languages such as Urdu (Pakistan), Bengali (Bangladesh), and Tamil (Southern India), English is also an official language. However, the English dialect used in Asia differs from the English language used in other countries, which can impact communication between visitors and the locals.