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There is more than one definition describing South or Southern Asia. According to the United Nations, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the only South Asian countries. However, the Maldives, Tibet, and the British Indian ocean Territory (while not all countries) are widely considered to be a part of the South Asian region.
The word "sub-continent" does alter things, though. The United States Department of State has had a definition of the Indian (or South Asian) subcontinent since the year 1959. They identify the subcontinent as including the nations of Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka only. This also seems culturally accurate, as Bangladesh and Burma could be included in Southeast Asia, while Iran would be accepted as part of the Middle East.
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How many countries are on the Asian continent?
There are 55 countries on the continent of Asia. This number includes only countries located on the continent itself, and does not include territories that Asian countries may have overseas.
Which continent is bigger africa or china?
South Africa is a country, not a continent. South Africa is one of over 50 countries that are in the continent of Africa. Asia is much bigger than South Africa and also bigger than Africa.
What is the Asian country that is south of Mongolia and northeast of India?
The continent of Asia is split into many different countries. The large that is south of Mongolia and northeast of India is China.
What is the continent Seoul?
Seoul is a city, not a continent. Seoul, South Korea, is on the Asian continent.
Is South Africa in the Asian Pacific?
No, South Africa is a country on the continent of Africa
What are the four largest countries on the Asian continent?
RussiaChinaIndiaKazakhstan
What is the difference between Asian and oriental geographically and racially?
Asian refers to people, places, and things from the Asian Continent, from Turkey to the Middle East, India, China, Mongolia, parts of Russia such as Siberia, and the south-east Asian countries such as Burma, Cambodia, Korea, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Oriental refers to people, places, and things to the East of the Asian Continent, such as Japan, the Philipines, and Indonesian islands. Racially one can easily distinguish the people by their slanted eyes, that is not common in the south-east Asian countries, e.g. in Thailand or in Indonesia.
What are ten important countries of the continent of Asia?
Ten important Asian countries are India, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Nepal, and the Philippines.
How many countries are on the continent of South Africa?
There are 54 countries in Africa, but South Africa is not a continent. South Africa is a country located in the southernmost part of the African continent.
Which continent is south of all other countries?
Antarctica is the continent south of all other countries and continents.
Continent of Korea?
Seoul is a city, not a continent. Seoul, South Korea, is on the Asian continent.
Is south Asia a country or a region?
It is just a geographical term for the southern part of Asia, so it is not a country.
