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Science and technology in Asia is varied depending on the country and time. In the past, among Asian civilizations considered particularly notable for their contributions to science and technology were India, China and the West Asian civilizations. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are recently known for technology, while China and India are also major contributors to science and technology. Other countries are also notable in other scientific fields such as chemical and physical achievements. For the science and technology of various Asian countries and civilizations, see:


== East Asia ==
History of science and technology in China
Science and technology of the Han dynasty
Science and technology of the Song dynasty
Science and technology of the Tang dynasty
History of science and technology in the People's Republic of China
Science and technology in contemporary China
Science and technology in Japan
History of science and technology in Japan
Science and technology in South Korea
History of science and technology in Korea


== South Asia ==
History of science and technology in the Indian subcontinent
Science and technology in India
Science and technology in Bangladesh
Science and technology in Pakistan


== Middle East ==
Timeline of science and engineering in the Muslim world
Science in the medieval Islamic world
Arab Agricultural Revolution
List of inventions in the medieval Islamic world
Science and technology in the Ottoman Empire
Science and technology in Turkey
Science and technology in Iran
Science and technology in Israel


== South-east Asia ==
Science and technology in Malaysia
Science and technology in the Philippines


== North Asia ==
Science and technology in Russia


== See also ==

Science and technology in Africa
Science and technology in Europe


== References ==