Asia

Linguistic maps

Distribution of the Sino-Tibetan Languages Mapped

The Sino-Tibetan language family is one of the largest language families in the world, comprising hundreds of languages and dialects. While estimates vary, it’s generally agreed upon that there are over 400 individual languages within the Sino-Tibetan family. These languages are primarily spoken across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of South Asia, with Chinese being the most widely spoken member of the family.

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Environment maps

Tree Height Maps

According to the map, forest heights decrease at a higher elevation and are highest at low latitudes, decreasing in height the farther they are from the tropics (except 40° south latitude in southern temperate rainforests in Australia and New Zealand). Moreover, the highest forests are concentrated in mountain areas.

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