Asia

Asia is the central and eastern part of Eurasia and world's largest continent. Defined by subtracting Europe from Eurasia, Asia is either regarded as a landmass of its own or as part of Eurasia.

South Asia (or Indian Subcontinent)

South Asia is also referred to as the Indian Subcontinent. It includes:

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• the Himalayan States of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
• the Indian Ocean nations of Sri Lanka and the Maldives.