# South Asia

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˌsaʊθ ˈeɪʒə/

## Definitions
1. A geographic region of Asia, comprising all the countries of the Indian subcontinent (principally India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan) and the Indian Ocean (principally Sri Lanka, Maldives).

## Source
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