What is South Asia also known as?
Q: What is South Asia also known as?
A: South Asia is also known as the Indian subcontinent.
Q: How many countries are in this region?
A: There are 8 countries in South Asia.
Q: What are the major countries in this part of the world?
A: The major countries in South Asia are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Q: What natural resources are used by people living there?
A: People living in South Asia use the rich land for farming to produce cashews, rice, peanuts, sesame seeds and tea. Natural gas resources are usually underdeveloped but some people raise cattle and sheep for milk or to carry things in Hindu areas.
Q: What kind of climate can be found in South Asia?
A: The climate of South Asia can be divided into three basic kinds - tropical, dry and temperate. In the northeast it is from tropical to subtropical (temperate). Moving west there is a steppe and desert climate like that of the Middle East with a mild climate near the Indus river where farmers grow crops such as rice and tea.
Q: How does the monsoon affect people living there?
A: The monsoons bring lots of rain to this area so when they do not come early it causes drought conditions which affects people's livelihoods.
Q: How do hurricanes affect this region?
A: Hurricanes occur every year which can cause destruction to homes and other property.
