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The Countries Constituting the Indian Subcontinent

The Indian Subcontinent is a large, distinct geographical and cultural region in South Asia, separated from the rest of Asia by the great Himalayan mountain range. Let's identify all the countries that form this subcontinent.

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Which countries constitute the Indian Subcontinent?

Answer

The Indian Subcontinent consists of 7 countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

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Key Facts

7 Countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives.

Bounded by Himalayas in the north.

Major Rivers: Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra.

Countries of the Indian Subcontinent

The Indian Subcontinent consists of the following 7 countries:

  1. India (the largest country)
  2. Pakistan (west of India)
  3. Bangladesh (east of India)
  4. Nepal (north of India; landlocked)
  5. Bhutan (north of India; landlocked)
  6. Sri Lanka (island nation south of India)
  7. Maldives (small island nation in the Indian Ocean)

Note: Afghanistan and Myanmar are sometimes included in a broader definition of 'South Asia', but the core Indian Subcontinent typically refers to these 7 countries.

Geographical Features

The subcontinent is bounded by:

  • North: The Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges.
  • East: The Bay of Bengal.
  • West: The Arabian Sea.
  • South: The Indian Ocean.

The Indus River, Ganga River, and Brahmaputra River are the three major river systems of the subcontinent.

Questions and Answers

Which countries constitute the Indian Subcontinent?+

The Indian Subcontinent consists of 7 countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

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