SOUTH ASIA The Subcontinent South Asia is often referred to as a subcontinent, a large land mass that is smaller than a continent. South Asia is often.

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SOUTH ASIA

The Subcontinent South Asia is often referred to as a subcontinent, a large land mass that is smaller than a continent. South Asia is often referred to as a subcontinent, a large land mass that is smaller than a continent. The subcontinent, South Asia is comprised of six countries. The subcontinent, South Asia is comprised of six countries.

South Asia 1. India, 2. Nepal, 3. Pakistan, 4. Bhutan, 5. Bangladesh, 6. Sri Lanka

Countries of South Asia Country Country Pakistan Pakistan Nepal Nepal Bhutan Bhutan Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Bangladesh Bangladesh India India TEXAS TEXAS Land Area Land Area 297, ,637 52,818 52,818 18,147 18,147 24,996 24,996 51,703 51,703 1,147,949 1,147, , ,601

Formation of the subcontinent The region was formed when the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate. The region was formed when the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate. This collision formed the Himalaya mountains, a range in south Asia which separates the subcontinent from the rest of Asia. This collision formed the Himalaya mountains, a range in south Asia which separates the subcontinent from the rest of Asia.

South Asia

South Asia Land Use and Resources

South Asia According to the map which is the most common use for the land in The region? According to the map which is the most common use for the land in The region?