How does the us state department define boundaries of Asia?

According to the United States Department of State, Asia's boundaries are as follows:

Western Boundary:

- The continents of Asia and Africa connect at the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt.

- The Ural Mountains serve as the geographical boundary between Asia and Europe.

Southern Boundary:

- It is delineated by the Indian Ocean.

Eastern Boundary:

- It is drawn along the Pacific Ocean.

Northern Boundary:

- The Arctic Ocean's northern limit of Asia.

Within these bounds, some islands or parts of islands are regarded as constituting part of Asia, while certain other islands are viewed as integral to other continents:

Islands considered part of Asia:

- Cyprus

- Taiwan

- Japan

- Philippines

- Indonesia

- Sri Lanka

- Maldives

Islands viewed as part of other continents:

- Azores (Part of Europe)

- Canary Islands (Part of Africa)

- Socotra (Part of Africa)