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Why was the land mass that contains India Pakistan Bangladesh and Nepal referred to as a continent?
It is referred to a subcontinent, not a continent. It is considered a subcontinent because of (1) its very large relative population, (2) its geographic isolation from the rest of Asia due to the Hindu Kush and Himalaya Mountains, (3) its cultural uniqueness, and (4) the size of the land.
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Which continent is India part of.?
India is referred to as a sub-continent, and is part of Asia.
What was the term used for the Indian subcontinent in the past?
The Indian subcontinent was historically referred to as "Bharat" in ancient texts and "Jambudvipa" in some Buddhist literature. The term "Hindustan" was also used during the medieval period, particularly by Persian and later Mughal empires, to denote the region encompassing parts of modern-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. In colonial contexts, it was often referred to simply as "India."
Does Tajikistan and Afghanistan border touch India?
Well, there is a small area on the map between afghanistan, tajikistan and india which attracted my attention while i referred to the atlas for answering this particular question. According to me, india touches borders with afghanistan. But for more accurate answers, please refer to india.gov.in
In 1947 what was divided into countries of India and Pakistan?
Prior to 1947 the entire region covering India and Pakistan was known simply as India. Technically, it was called the Indian Empire but was also commonly referred to as the British Raj, "raj" being Hindi for "rule."
When does spring season start in Pakistan?
Normally winter season ends by March. March and April Months are referred as spring months in Pakistan. Spring is termed as "Bahaar" in Pakistan and is celebrated as "Basant". During these two months competitions of Kite Flying are observed in different parts of the country.
Did Pakistan and Bangladesh used to be part of India?
Pakistan, Bangladesh (East Pakistan), and India collectively were called the Sub-continent. The Muslims ruled Sub-Continent for almost 1000 years. At that time, Sub-Continent was referred as Hindustan (Farsi). India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh all together make Hindustan. Therefore, it is wrong to say that Pakistan and Bangladesh used to be the parts of India. Instead, the three countries were the integral parts of Hindustan or the integral parts of one another. Today Indians also call Bharat/India as Hindustan. However, this Hindustan means only India. IN A NUTSHELL: The three countries were the integral parts of one another not Pakistan and Bangladesh were the integral parts of India.
What is the term for India when it included Bangladesh Nepal and Pakistan?
The term for India that included Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and parts of Myanmar (not Nepal) was the Raj. It is often referred to as British India also.
Where continent was referred to as the 'Dark Continent'?
Africa.
What is a large continent?
Australia is referred to as the "Island Continent".
What is a is a piece of land with water on three sides?
The piece of land with water on three sides is called a "peninsula". Such as Saudi Arabia or the Indian sub-continent which contains Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. David Morson http://www.datadubai.com/
Which continent is called both a continent and country?
Australia is the continent that is also referred to as a country.
Can you call Africa as Africa Continent?
Yes, Africa is a continent, normally referred to as "the African continent"
Africa is referred to as what?
The Dark Continent
Which continent is India part of.?
India is referred to as a sub-continent, and is part of Asia.
What nation is referred to as a subcontinent?
South Asia basically refers to India and the few countries around it. It is known as a subcontinent as it was not originally part of the landmass known as the Asian continent. This can be seen from the presence of the Himalayas.
What did Hindustan stand for in medieval times?
In medieval times, Hindustan referred to the northern region of the Indian subcontinent, comprising modern-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It was known for its rich cultural diversity, flourishing trade networks, and the presence of various dynasties and empires.
What continent is a large island?
Australia is referred to as the "Island Continent".
