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    Which countries are considered part of South Asia?
    It includes the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka; Afghanistan and the Maldives are often considered part of South Asia as well. The term is often used synonymously with “Indian subcontinent,” though the latter term is sometimes used more restrictively to refer to Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

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    Is South Asia India-centric?
    However, in Pakistan, the term "South Asia" is considered too India-centric and was banned until 1989 after the death of Zia ul Haq. This region has also been labelled as "India" (in its classical and pre-modern sense) and "Greater India".

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    What is South Asia?
    South Asia is the southern subregion of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethnic - cultural terms. As commonly conceptualized, the modern states of South Asia include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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    What is the history of South Asia?
    History of South Asia – South Asia refers to the broader region in and around the historical Indian subcontinent, which includes the contemporary geopolitical entities of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and the island nations of Sri Lanka and the Maldives .

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    South Asia | Geography, Countries, Map, & History

    WEB3 days ago · South Asia, subregion of Asia, consisting of the Indo-Gangetic Plain and peninsular India. It includes the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka; Afghanistan and the Maldives are …

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    India | History, Map, Population, Economy, & Facts

    WEB3 days ago · India is a country that occupies the greater part of South Asia. It is a constitutional republic that represents a highly diverse population consisting of thousands of ethnic groups. It is made up of eight union …

  4. South A·sia
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    1. the southern part of Asia, in particular India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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    South Asia – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

  6. Khan Academy
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    Geographic regions of South Asia (article) | Khan Academy

  8. Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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    1 - South Asia’s International Relations: A Historical Overview