Question

Why is India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh called the Indian subcontinent?

Answer 1

A subcontinent is an area that stands out distinctively from the rest of the continent, both geographically and culturally. India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh are called the Indian subcontinent because the territories of these lands are separated from the rest of the continent by the Himalayas. Along with their geographical homogeneity, these countries share a long history. India had a great cultural influence on these nations. Hence, these nations are collectively referred to as the Indian subcontinent.