South Asia is the southern subregion of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethnic-cultural terms. As commonly conceptualized, the modern states of South Asia include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Population: 1.94 billion (2022)

Area: 5,134,641 km2 (1,982,496 sq mi

Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Irreligion

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Created February 13, 2008 by Chris Waterguy
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