Answer:
A
subcontinent is a big geographical unit that have different geographical
features than rest of the continent. The Indian subcontinent exhibits such features
in the continent of Asia.
(i) It covers 2.4 per cent of the
Earths total land area. It has long land frontier that is about 15200 km and
nearly 7500 km long coastline.
(ii)Its natural frontiers like
Himalayas in North and Deccan Peninsula provides it a unique identity on the
globe.
(iii) Its longitudinal and latitudinal
extent is 30°. The Himalayas separate it from rest of Asia. It enjoys unique
climate, natural vegetation and culture.
The Indian subcontinent comprises of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal
and Bhutan.
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