The Indian Subcontinent A Region All Its Own

Why a Subcontinent? It is culturally different from much of the rest of Asia It is Geographically divided by much of the rest of Asia by the Himalayas (mountain range) Mostly on the “Indian Plate” (tectonic) Politically, much of the region was once a part of the British Empire Also called South Asia

India Movement – Many Hindus moved to India from Pakistan when the two countries were separated Region – South Asia, Indian Subcontinent Human/Environment Interaction – High population and rapid growth have led to pollution and resource depletion Location – South Asia, a peninsula into the Indian Ocean Place – India has a long coastline and a mostly warm, humid climate

Pakistan Movement – Many Muslims moved from India to Pakistan when they were divided Region – South Asia, Indian Subcontinent Human/Environment Interaction – 2nd highest rate of deforestation in the world Location – Northwest of India, near the Middle East Place – Includes the Indus River Alluvial Plain, several mountain ranges and a plateau

Nepal Movement – Has many refugees from Bhutan and China Region – South Asia, Indian Subcontinent Human/Environment Interaction – some deforestation and flooding effects farmers Location – Between India and China in the Himalayas Place – a land-locked country (no ocean or sea access) 8 of the 10 tallest Mountains

Bhutan Movement – Wars between the Western and Eastern cultures have resulted in refugee flight from Bhutan Region – South Asia, Indian Subcontinent Human/Environment Interaction – wildlife conservation has led to trouble with wild animals eating crops and killing herd animals Location – East of Nepal, between Tibet and India (landlocked) Place – Eastern Himalayas and the Duars Flood Plain cover the country

Bangladesh Movement – Much immigration to India (some illegal) Region – South Asia, Indian Subcontinent Human/Environment Interaction – Plant trees to prevent soil erosion on coasts Location – Surrounded by India except for coastline Place – Has an abundance of vegetation and the Bengal Tiger is their national animal

Sri Lanka Movement – In Hindu mythology, there was a land bridge between Sri Lanka and India in ancient times Region – South Asia, Indian Subcontinent Human/Environment Interaction – Pollution from mining and deforestation Location – Island off the Eastern coast of India Place – As an island country, Sri Lanka is known for fishing and beautiful beaches