South Asia

Various definitions of South Asia, including the definition by the United Nations geoscheme.

South Asia is a geographical region that generally includes the modern states of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan is also often included, though is also sometimes classified as part of Central Asia.

There are various definitions of the extent of the region (see diagram).

Further reading

• South Asia, Wikipedia