South Asia Geography and Demographics

These flashcards encompass key concepts, terms, and facts related to South Asia's geography, demography, and cultural significance.

Indus River

One of the major rivers of South Asia, flowing through Pakistan and associated with the Indus River Valley civilization.

Ganga River System

Flows through India and Bangladesh, holds spiritual significance for Hindus.

Brahmaputra

One of the major river systems in South Asia, vital for the communities it traverses.

BRIC

An acronym referring to Brazil, Russia, India, and China, which are rapidly developing countries.

Religious Nationalism

The belief that a particular religion is strongly connected to a territory, often marginalizing other religions.

Partition of India

The division of British India into two independent dominions: India and Pakistan in 1947.

Caste System

A social stratification system in India associated primarily with Hinduism, defining social status at birth.

Maldives

An archipelago nation in South Asia consisting of over 1,000 islands, known for its tourism economy.

K2

The second highest mountain in the world, located in Pakistan.

Taliban

A fundamentalist group that emerged in Afghanistan, imposing strict interpretations of Sharia law.

Demographic Transition Model

A model representing the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.

Himalayas

Mountain range in South Asia, home to the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.

Bangladesh

Independent since 1971, known as the world's most densely populated country.

Pakistan

Country created during the partition of India, predominantly Islamic, with Urdu as its national language.

Afghanistan

A landlocked, mountainous country with a history of conflict and a major exporter of opium.

Sri Lanka

An island nation south of India, known for its civil war between the Sinhalese and Tamil populations.