India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh Ch. 16 Sec. 1-2 Pp

India’s Land Karakoram Range and Himalayas form northern border Eastern and Western Ghats on southern coast Satpura Range in central India Ganges Plain and Ganges River

India’s Economy Green revolution brought modern food production Huge factories produce textiles, iron, steel Mining Computer companies Environmental challenges

India’s History Indus River valley – 4000 years ago 1500s B.C. – Aryans arrive Hinduism organized society into castes Ruled by British, 1700s to mid-1900s Became independent in 1947 (Gandhi)

India’s People 1 billion people Most are Hindu 140 million are Muslim Others are Christian, Sikh, Buddhists, and Jainists 18 official languages 70% live in rural areas Cities are crowded

Pakistan Twice the size of California Dispute with India over Kashmir Hindu Kush mountains in north and west Indus River Great Indian Desert

Pakistan’s Economy Half are farmers Metalware, pottery, carpets, fertilizer, cotton, and textiles

Pakistan’s People and History Many changes in government Military seized power 97% are Muslim 70 % live in rural areas Most city dwellers are factory workers, shopkeepers, and craft workers

Bangladesh Brahmaputra and Ganges Rivers Tropical and subtropical Farming economy Clothing industry Densely populated 75% in rural areas 83% are Muslim