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	'''South Asia''' is a culturally rich and geographically distinct region in [[Asia]], encompassing eight countries: [[Afghanistan]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[Maldives]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Sri Lanka]]. This region is known for its diverse cultures, languages, religions, and historical significance. South Asia is also one of the most densely populated areas globally, with a population exceeding 1.9 billion people.<ref>United Nations. "World Population Prospects 2023." Accessed 2024.</ref> {{Infobox region		'''South Asia''' is a culturally rich and geographically distinct region in [[Asia]], encompassing eight countries: [[Afghanistan]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[Maldives]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Sri Lanka]]. This region is known for its diverse cultures, languages, religions, and historical significance. South Asia is also one of the most densely populated areas globally, with a population exceeding 1.9 billion people.<ref>United Nations. "World Population Prospects 2023." Accessed 2024.</ref>

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	\| caption = Map of South Asia		\| caption = Map of South Asia
	\| country = Multiple (e.g., [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[Bangladesh]])		\| country = Multiple (e.g., [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[Bangladesh]])
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	== Geography ==		==Geography==
	South Asia is bounded by the [[Himalayas]] in the north, the [[Indian Ocean]] in the south, the [[Arabian Sea]] to the west, and the [[Bay of Bengal]] to the east. This diverse region includes mountains, rivers, forests, and deserts, contributing to its ecological richness.		South Asia is bounded by the [[Himalayas]] in the north, the [[Indian Ocean]] in the south, the [[Arabian Sea]] to the west, and the [[Bay of Bengal]] to the east. This diverse region includes mountains, rivers, forests, and deserts, contributing to its ecological richness.

	== Demographics ==		==Demographics==
	South Asia is home to various ethnic groups and languages. The region is predominantly [[Indo-Aryan]] and [[Dravidian]] in ethnicity. Major languages spoken include [[Hindi]], [[Bengali]], [[Urdu]], [[Tamil]], and [[Telugu]] among others.<ref>Chatterji, Suniti Kumar. "Linguistic Survey of India." Government of India Press.</ref>		South Asia is home to various ethnic groups and languages. The region is predominantly [[Indo-Aryan]] and [[Dravidian]] in ethnicity. Major languages spoken include [[Hindi]], [[Bengali]], [[Urdu]], [[Tamil]], and [[Telugu]] among others.<ref>Chatterji, Suniti Kumar. "Linguistic Survey of India." Government of India Press.</ref>

	== Economy ==		==Economy==
	The economy of South Asia is rapidly developing, with a combined GDP of approximately $4 trillion. India is the largest economy in the region, followed by Pakistan and Bangladesh. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ([[SAARC]]) promotes economic cooperation among member countries.		The economy of South Asia is rapidly developing, with a combined GDP of approximately $4 trillion. India is the largest economy in the region, followed by Pakistan and Bangladesh. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ([[SAARC]]) promotes economic cooperation among member countries.

	== Culture ==		==Culture==
	South Asia has a deep cultural heritage influenced by its ancient civilizations, including the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] and the [[Maurya Empire]]. Religion plays a significant role, with Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, and Jainism widely practiced.<ref>Smith, Vincent. "The Oxford History of India." Oxford University Press.</ref>		South Asia has a deep cultural heritage influenced by its ancient civilizations, including the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] and the [[Maurya Empire]]. Religion plays a significant role, with Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, and Jainism widely practiced.<ref>Smith, Vincent. "The Oxford History of India." Oxford University Press.</ref>

	== See also ==		==See also==
	* [[SAARC]]		*[[SAARC]]
	* [[South Asian cuisine]]		*[[South Asian cuisine]]
	* [[Languages of South Asia]]		*[[Languages of South Asia]]
	* [[Religions in South Asia]]		*[[Religions in South Asia]]

	== References ==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	== External links ==		==External links==
	* [https://www.saarc-sec.org South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Official Website]		*[https://www.saarc-sec.org South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Official Website]

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'''South Asia''' is a culturally rich and geographically distinct region in [[Asia]], encompassing eight countries: [[Afghanistan]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[Maldives]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Sri Lanka]]. This region is known for its diverse cultures, languages, religions, and historical significance. South Asia is also one of the most densely populated areas globally, with a population exceeding 1.9 billion people.<ref>United Nations. "World Population Prospects 2023." Accessed 2024.</ref> {{Infobox region
| name = South Asia
| image = South_Asia_map.png
| caption = Map of South Asia
| country = Multiple (e.g., [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[Bangladesh]])
| area = 5,134,641 km²
| population = ~1.9 billion (2024)
| population_density = 370 people/km²
| largest_city = [[Mumbai]]
| time_zone = UTC+5:30, UTC+6:00, etc.
| official_languages = [[Hindi]], [[Bengali]], [[English]], and others
| climate = Tropical, Monsoon, Subtropical
| website = 
| established = 
| subdivisions = [[Countries]]: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, etc.
}}

== Geography ==
South Asia is bounded by the [[Himalayas]] in the north, the [[Indian Ocean]] in the south, the [[Arabian Sea]] to the west, and the [[Bay of Bengal]] to the east. This diverse region includes mountains, rivers, forests, and deserts, contributing to its ecological richness.

== Demographics ==
South Asia is home to various ethnic groups and languages. The region is predominantly [[Indo-Aryan]] and [[Dravidian]] in ethnicity. Major languages spoken include [[Hindi]], [[Bengali]], [[Urdu]], [[Tamil]], and [[Telugu]] among others.<ref>Chatterji, Suniti Kumar. "Linguistic Survey of India." Government of India Press.</ref>

== Economy ==
The economy of South Asia is rapidly developing, with a combined GDP of approximately $4 trillion. India is the largest economy in the region, followed by Pakistan and Bangladesh. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ([[SAARC]]) promotes economic cooperation among member countries.

== Culture ==
South Asia has a deep cultural heritage influenced by its ancient civilizations, including the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] and the [[Maurya Empire]]. Religion plays a significant role, with Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, and Jainism widely practiced.<ref>Smith, Vincent. "The Oxford History of India." Oxford University Press.</ref>

== See also ==
* [[SAARC]]
* [[South Asian cuisine]]
* [[Languages of South Asia]]
* [[Religions in South Asia]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.saarc-sec.org South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Official Website]

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