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South Asia
The southern region of Asia, generally including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and neighboring countries.
インドは南アジアの大国だ。
India is a major power in South Asia.
南アジアでは米が主食の国が多い。
In South Asia, rice is the staple food in many countries.
南アジアの気候はモンスーンの影響を強く受ける。
The climate of South Asia is strongly affected by the monsoon.
Composed of 南 (south) + アジア (Asia).
RELATED TERMS:
- 東アジア: East Asia
- 東南アジア: Southeast Asia
- 中央アジア: Central Asia