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South Asia

Countries Afghanistan Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh India Sri Lanka

Physical Characteristics Influence of mountains – population, settlements, movement, climate Mountains Himalayas Western and Eastern Ghats Varied climate regions, ranging from tropical wet to humid subtropical Natural hazards – Monsoons Influence of water (rivers, seas, and ocean currents) on agriculture, trade, and transportation Bodies of water Arabian Sea Indian Ocean Bay of Bengal Ganges River Indus River Brahmaputra River Abundant arable land Loess Plateau of Tibet Gobi Desert

Economic Characteristics Varied economies in the region, ranging from subsistence/commercial agriculture to high-tech industrial manufacturing Participation in global markets Agricultural advancements and technology enabling greater food production “Green Revolution” Environmental degradation Deforestation Fishing Rich, tropical crops

Cultural Characteristics Areas of extremely dense and sparse population Contrast between rural and urban areas Religious diversity – Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity Caste system in India Respect for ancestors Religious conflicts (Hindus vs. Muslim) Cultural heritage Silks Batik Wood and ivory carving Unique alphabets jewels Cultural landscape Taj Mahal Floating markets Mosques, minarets Temples and shrines Terraced rice fields Cities as centers of culture and trade New Delhi