Indian subcontinent
Indian Subcontinent
The Indian Subcontinent (pronunciation: /ˈɪndiən ˌsʌbkənˈtɪnənt/) is a southern region of Asia, mostly situated on the Indian Plate and projecting southwards into the Indian Ocean from the Himalayas.
Etymology
The term "Indian Subcontinent" comes from the geographical features of the area - it is a significant part of the larger continent of Asia, but is separated by the formidable Himalayan mountain range. The prefix "sub-" is Latin for "under" or "below", hence the term subcontinent signifies that it is a part of the continent, but distinct and below the rest of the continent.
Related Terms
- Asia: The largest continent in the world, of which the Indian Subcontinent is a part.
- Indian Plate: The tectonic plate upon which the majority of the Indian Subcontinent rests.
- Himalayas: The mountain range that separates the Indian Subcontinent from the rest of Asia.
- Indian Ocean: The body of water that borders the Indian Subcontinent to the south.
See Also
- Geography of India
- Geography of Pakistan
- Geography of Bangladesh
- Geography of Sri Lanka
- Geography of Nepal
- Geography of Bhutan
- Geography of Maldives
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Indian subcontinent
- Wikipedia's article - Indian subcontinent
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