Region
South Asia
9 countries and territories
9
Countries
1.95B
Population
5.1M km²
Total Area
$4.9T
GDP
About South Asia
South Asia, dominated by the Indian subcontinent, is home to nearly 2 billion people. The region features ancient civilizations, diverse religions, and economies ranging from agricultural to rapidly industrializing.
The most populous country is India with 1.42B people, while the largest economy is India with a GDP of $3.9T.
All Countries in South Asia
Afghanistan
49.5M people · Kabul
Bangladesh
174.4M people · Dhaka
Bhutan
893K people · Thimphu
British Indian Ocean Territory
administered from London
India
1.42B people · New Delhi
Maldives
389K people · Malé
Nepal
31.3M people · Kathmandu
Pakistan
257.0M people · Islamabad
Sri Lanka
22.1M people · Colombo