subcontinents

Vast connected regions

Subcontinents are large, distinct landmasses that form part of a continent but are geographically or culturally set apart from the rest.

The term most commonly refers to the Indian subcontinent, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and neighboring countries, separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayas.

Other regions sometimes called subcontinents include the Arabian Peninsula and Southern Africa.

The diverse languages of the subcontinent reflect centuries of cultural exchange.

geography

landmass

Continuous area of ground

peninsulaLand almost encircled by water
plateauFlat highland area
terrainLand's physical features

topography · region · South Asia · mainland · Indus · Ganges · Brahmaputra · monsoon · Himalayas · coastal plains

geopolitics

partition

Barrier separating spaces

bordersLines separating regions
KashmirContested Himalayan region
IndiaSouth Asian republic

Pakistan · Bangladesh · Sri Lanka · Nepal · sovereignty · colonialism · independence · diplomacy · conflicts · alliances

geology

tectonics

Study of crustal deformation

GondwanaAncient southern supercontinent
PangaeaPrehistoric unified landmass
plate boundariesEdges of crustal sections

collision zone · Himalayas · orogeny · craton · Deccan Traps · lithosphere · geological · Columbia · paleogeography · seismic

culture

traditions

Long-established customs passed down

heritageInherited cultural legacy
festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
cuisineCharacteristic cooking style

languages · religions · mythology · rituals · dance · music · literature · crafts · customs · ceremonies

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