South asia is a realm of one of the oldest civilizations in the world where people from all races and religions have coexisted over a long period of time. Dec 27, 2014 a recent essay by robert kaplan offers fascinating insight into south asias political stability. Many american companies manufacture goods in east asia, and east asia exports a variety of its own products to the united states. Asia s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. Despite this benefit of geographydensity and distancesouth asias true. Read the summary to reveal how south asia is home to different peoples making homes across magnificent landscapes, from mountains to islands. National geographic world cultures and geography, student. The department of geography at the sai is engaged in research on humanenvironment interactions and development studies with a regional emphasis on high mountain areas of south asia. Geography of the world south asia land and resources youtube. Associate professor, kamala nehru college, university of delhi.
There are thought to be five general regions of asia. The intent of this unit is for students to increase their knowledge and understanding of. Find out more about the lakes, rivers, mountains and deserts in this lesson on asia s physical geography. When you talk about islands you refer to physical geography, not political geography. The geopolitics of south asian political stability the. The land mass of asia is not the sum of the land masses of each of its. Since ancient times, many cultures have influenced southeast asia, yet it has retained its own character. With the exception of mongolia, the other east asian countriesjapan, north korea, south korea, and. Monsoons blow across the sea, greatly affecting, life in this region. May 15, 2016 this presentation explains many key geographical features in south asia and the indian subcontinent. Afghanistan is linked organically to india on account of the record of. As you read, underline important details in each section that relate to that sections title. When you go shopping, notice the many items, ranging from cars and. What is the main reason for environmental problems such as pollution in india and china.
Asia borders africa and europe to the west and the pacific ocean to the east. Dec 22, 2019 considering new guinea as part of asia because it is in part occupied by indonesia would be equivalent to consider the balkans part of asia because turkey covers a part of it. Provides seafood for many of the people of east asia. Asia is bordered by the arctic, pacific, and indian oceans. Another way of looking at the physical and human landscapes of india is to study spatial characteristics. Southeast asia is located, just like it sounds, in the southeast portion of the continent of asia. This category has the following 25 subcategories, out of 25 total. This presentation explains many key geographical features in south asia and the indian subcontinent.
On the southeast of asia are the malay peninsula the limit of mainland asia and indonesia isles of india, the former east indies, a vast nation among thousands of islands on the sunda shelf, large and small, inhabited and uninhabited. It is different in that most of the rainfall occurs during the warm summer months, rather than during the winter months. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. India makes up the largest physical area of the south asia realm. Jun 27, 2009 a comprehensive powerpoint on the geography of the southeast asian region. Chapter overviewvisit the glencoe world geography web site at tx. These are all sources of information that you can use with the southeast asia studies book. Making regional cooperation work for south asias poor. Lots of mountain ranges many important rivers numerous island groups two major deserts and vast expanses of land russia russia is the only country in the world to be part of two separate continents. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Afghanistan, in indian eyes, is not part of central asia but part of the indian subcontinent. National geographic world cultures and geography, student version table of contents for the digital edition of national geographic world cultures and geography, student version contents national geographic world cultures and geography, student version cover1 national geographic world cultures and geography, student version cover2.
Pakistan is the worlds secondlargest muslim country, india has the worlds thirdlargest muslim population, and bangladesh is a muslim country as well. South asia is a relatively flat region bordered by steep mountain ranges. A comprehensive powerpoint on the geography of the southeast asian region. World geography games offers you challenging and entertaining quiz games to improve your geographical knowledge of asia. The ural mountains run for approximately 2,500 kilometers 1,550 miles in an indirect northsouth line from russia to kazakhstan. It is similar in that it is a temperate climate, with colder winters and warm summers. However, most geographers define asias western border as an indirect line that follows the ural mountains, the caucasus mountains, and the caspian and black seas. The geopolitics of south asian political stability the diplomat all sections search. Additionally, the economic side of the equation can. The appellations south asia and the indian subcontinent are synonymous. Much of southeast asia is islands in the indian ocean and the pacific ocean. When you go shopping, notice the many items, ranging from cars and computers to clothing and furniture, that have been produced.
To analyze the role of geography as it affects the history, politics, and. Pages in category geography of asia the following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. Label the map by writing the number of each place listed below on the map where it is located. Two major seas are the south china sea and the philippine sea. Research foci include land use systems, political ecology, utilisation of and access to natural resources, health issues, food security, conflict and migration. South asias physical geographyan overview of its physical featureswas described at the beginning of the chapter. Southcentral asian geography free educational materials. Asian countries example quiz sheet directions the numbers on this page 110 correspond to the numbers printed on the following map. Asia also contains the worlds most populous country, china, and the worlds largest country, russia. Jan 21, 2014 geography of the world south asia land and resources charlie bliss. Geography of southeast asia by gerry sansone lake zurich high school lake zurich, illinois i. Its the largest continent, so it has a lot of cool physical geography. Blank outline maps of the countries and continents of the world. Its indigenous cultures pioneered many practices that have been integral to societies for centuries, such as agriculture, city planning, and religion.
All links are deemed relevant and are not placed merely for profit. Dec 15, 2019 negros is actually the 4th largest philippine island. The continent of asia is the worlds largest and most populous continent with over 4 billion people calling asia home. Policies to boost competitiveness and create the next. India, pakistan, nepal, bhutan, bangladesh, sri lanka, and maldives. Today the region includes the nations of brunei, cambodia, indonesia, laos, malaysia, myanmar, the philippines, singapore, thailand, and vietnam. Purchase through these links helps to keep this educational website online and free. The intent of this unit is for students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the.
Name class date multiple choice circle the best answer for each question from the choices available. To define geographic terms related to the study of southeast asia such as. Being a fresh graduate and having lots of free time, i stumbled upon your site when i was searching for work at home opportunities, good thing i did. This layering of different cultures has given it a unique identity that is unparalleled anywhere else in the world. The combined area of these seven nations is approximately 1. Historical background foreign countries controlled all of southeast asia, except thailand, during the early 1900s.
South and east asia geography study guide you will need to know you south and east map study guide as well 1. The physical geography of east asia canyon springs. Based on these facts, there is no one name for the vernacular region of north asia besides north asia. Most of asias population resides in china and india. The geopolitics of south asian political stability the diplomat. Western asia is commonly referred to as the middle east where you will find turkey, syria, iraq, and iran. Vocabularymain ideas use what youve learned about south asias geography to answer these questions. Since north asia also includes part of kazakhstan, the situation becomes more complicated due to the fact that kazakhstan can be considered a part of central or western asia. A gobi desert b kunlun mountains c pacific coast d tibetan plateau 2 which country is on the mainland of asia.
The geography and cultures of south east asia volume 02 duration. The contours of a new economic and political geography within south asia are. A china b japan c korea d taiwan 3 what links the cities of beijing and hangzhou in china. They are mostly written at an intermediate level of english. The climate of east asia is both similar to and different from that of europe and the united states. Find south asia geography lesson plans and teaching resources. In historical discussion, india often denotes all of south asia, not just the region of modern india. Negros is actually the 4th largest philippine island. This was completed for a masters level course and is intended for community college or high school students. North africa, southwest asia, and central asia chapter 17 physical geography of north africa, southwest asia, and central asia chapter 18 cultural geography of north africa, southwest asia, and central asia chapter 19 the region today. Asia is the worlds largest continent that spans just under fifty countries and seventeen million square miles. Asias physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. South asia can be divided into a main portion pakistan, india, and bangladesh, an island, and two countries perched in the himalayas nepal and bhutan. South asia or southern asia, is the southern region of the asian continent, which comprises the.
This classic work was written by the distinguished archaeologist and new testament scholar w. Recent contributions to the geography of south asia erudit. Historical maps of asia the perrycastaneda library map collection. Find asia geography lesson plans and teaching resources. Wikimedia commons has media related to geography of asia. Considering new guinea as part of asia because it is in part occupied by indonesia would be equivalent to consider the balkans part of asia because turkey covers a part of it. A recent essay by robert kaplan offers fascinating insight into south asias political stability. To analyze the role of geography in the development of culture in one or more southeast asian states. Label the corresponding country name beside each number on this sheet. You will need to use the map of south asia located within lesson 1. Interpret maps use the map and your knowledge of south asia to answer the questions below. Dsal digital south asia library online map collections. South asia is also home to a christian minority in addition to various other minority religious groups.
The writer is a former regional adviser to the world bank and the uks department for international development. The historical geography of asia minor london, 1890. East asia and the united states are important trading partners. The total area of south asia and its geographical extent is not clear cut as systemic and. This series of convenient lesson plan outlines helps you design lessons on the geography of several countries and regions in asia, including china. Be sure to make your descriptions as vivid and as accurate as possible.
Asia can be divided into five major physical regions. Asia games world geography games online lets play and. South asias turn open knowledge repository world bank group. Whether you are practicing for a test, looking for a free interactive whiteboard resource, or want to focus on your next holiday destination, youve come to the right place.
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