SOUTH ASIA

History
With the partition of India in 1947, it became the Pakistani province of East Bengal (later renamed
East Pakistan), one of five provinces of Pakistan, separated from the other four by 1,100 miles
(1,800 km) of Indian territory. In 1971 it became the independent country of Bangladesh, with its
capital at Dhaka.
What is Bangladesh famous for?
In the southern part of Asia, Bangladesh lies with its natural elegance on the Bay of Bengal.
The beautiful country, affectionately called 'The Land of Rivers' due to its vast number of
waterways, is unique in beauty. Its captivating beauty, festive and colorful life of the nation will
simply blow you away.

Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries,
fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep
mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking
destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the
forested Paro Valley. ― Google
Capital: Thimphu

Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a small archipelagic island country in South Asia,
situated in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 700
kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. Wikipedia
Capital: Malé
Continent: Asia

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-
most populous country with a population exceeding 212.2 million. It has the world's second-largest
Muslim population. It is the 33rd-largest country by area, spanning 881,913 square
kilometres. Wikipedia
Capital: Islamabad

Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country at the crossroads
of Central and South Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the
west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north; and China to the northeast. Wikipedia
Capital: Kabul Trending

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is an island country in South
Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea.
Sri Lanka has been called “the pearl of the Indian ocean” because of its shape and
location. Wikipedia
Capitals: Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

India, country that occupies the greater part of South Asia.

Its capital is New Delhi, built in the 20th century just south of the historic hub of Old Delhi to
serve as India’s administrative centre. Its government is a constitutional republic that represents
a highly diverse population consisting of thousands of ethnic groups and likely hundreds of
languages.With roughly one-sixth of the world’s total population, India is the second most
populous country, after China.
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Armenia is a nation, and former Soviet republic, in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia
and Europe. Among the earliest Christian civilizations, it’s defined by religious sites including the
Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and 4th-century Etchmiadzin Cathedral, headquarters of the
Armenian Church. Khor Virap Monastery is a pilgrimage site near Mount Ararat, a dormant volcano
just across the border in Turkey. ― Google
Capital: Yerevan
Continent: Asia

Azerbaijan, the nation and former Soviet republic, is bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus
Mountains, which span Asia and Europe. Its capital, Baku, is famed for its medieval walled Inner
City. Within the Inner City lies the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th
century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline. ― Google
Azerbaijan, the land of fire!
One of Azerbaijan's most famous sites is Yanar Dağ (or “Burning Mountain“), a natural glowing
fire burning on a hillside along the Caspian Sea. True to its name, the mountain has been
blazing for at least 65 years!
Capital: Baku

Cyprus, officially called the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean. 
It is known as the 'Jewel of the Mediterranean' and legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the
ancient goddess of love and beauty, certainly lives up to the exacting standards of its divine
patroness.

Capital: Nicosia

Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia, is a former Soviet republic that’s home to
Caucasus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. It’s famous for Vardzia, a sprawling cave
monastery dating to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti. The capital,
Tbilisi, is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old
town. ― Google
Capital: Tbilisi

Iran, also called Persia, and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western
Asia. Wikipedia
Capital: Tehran

Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in Western Asia, bordered by Turkey to the north,
Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest and
Syria to the west. The capital and largest city is Baghdad. Wikipedia
Capital: Baghdad

Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea, is regarded by Jews, Christians and
Muslims as the biblical Holy Land. Its most sacred sites are in Jerusalem.
It is the only country in the world that has more trees today than it had 50 years ago. Israel has
more museums per capita than any other country, including the world's only one underwater.
Voicemail technology was developed in Israel. The IDF is a leader in saving people trapped by
natural and man-made disasters.
Capital: Jerusalem

Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments,
nature reserves and seaside resorts
What is the country Jordan known for?
Jordan's most famous national park is Wadi Rum, where you can spend the night amid the
silent desert expanse at a simple Bedouin Beit Shar (goat-hair tent) encampment. Amman
is Jordan's capital city, as well as its culinary capital. Lunch lines outside Al-Quds on Rainbow
Street indicate the city's best falafel.
Capital: Amman

Kuwait：A Country in Middle East Asia Famous for Its Hot Sand Dunes and Stunning
Cityscape. Kuwait is an Arabian country located on the on the Persian Gulf. ... Other numerous
attractions such as excellent museums, modern shopping complexes, and marinas can be
found in Kuwait.

Capital: Kuwait city

Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of Western
Asia, and the transcontinental region of the Middle East. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east
and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies west across the Mediterranean Sea. Wikipedia
Capital: Beirut

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian
Peninsula in Western Asia and the oldest independent state in the Arab world . What is Oman best
known for? Oman is famous for fresh, sea air of breathing. Muscat is famous for dazzling souks
and superb sea food do not miss the famous Omani sweets known as Omani Halva. Gum or
Omani bread is not easily found outside Oman. But Oman terrain brings the biggest thrills.
Capital: Muscat

Qatar is a peninsular Arab country whose terrain comprises arid desert and a long Persian (Arab)
Gulf shoreline of beaches and dunes. Also on the coast is the capital, Doha, known for its futuristic
skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic design, such as the
limestone Museum of Islamic Art. The museum sits on the city’s Corniche waterfront promenade.

Capital: Doha

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia constituting the
bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Wikipedia
Capital: Riyadh

The United Arab Emirates, sometimes simply called the Emirates, is a sovereign state in Western
Asia at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Oman and Saudi Arabia, and has
maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran. Wikipedia
Capital: Abu Dhabi

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon to the
southwest, the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the
south, and Israel to the southwest. Wikipedia
Capital: Damascus

Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country located mainly on the
Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern
Europe.

Capital: Ankara

Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula
in Western Asia. It is the second-largest Arab sovereign state in the peninsula, occupying 527,970
square kilometres. The coastline stretches for about 2,000 kilometres. Wikipedia
Capital: Sana'a