Southern Asia Links
- Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Afghanistan. Britannica School. Retrieved August 14, 2024, from https://school-eb-com-au.db.scotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Afghanistan/272743The mountainous country of Afghanistan lies in south-central Asia.
- BBC. (2019). Ten facts you may not know about Afghanistan. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-13931608For a decade and more, one country has dominated the news headlines more than most - Afghanistan. Mention this country and what comes to mind? Probably Taliban and terrorism, burkas and beards. But Afghanistan is much more.
- CIA World Factbook. (2021). Afghanistan. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/afghanistan/Facts and statistics about Afghanistan.
- Hopkins, B.D. (2024). Afghanistan. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.scotch.wa.edu.au/student/article?id=ar006700Afghanistan, a nation in southwest Asia, has towering mountains, scorching deserts, fertile valleys, and rolling plains. Afghanistan is completely surrounded by six other countries and has no seacoast.
- Kids Encyclopedia Facts. (2021). Afghanistan Facts for Kids. https://kids.kiddle.co/AfghanistanAfghanistan is a country located in Central Asia and South Asia.
- National Geographic Kids. (2021). Afghanistan. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/afghanistanAfghanistan is located in Central Asia with Iran to the west and Pakistan to the east.
- Worldometer. [no date]. Afghanistan population. https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/afghanistan-population/Graphs and statistics about Afghanistan's population.
- Bangladesh. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Bangladesh/273092One of the world’s most densely populated nations, Bangladesh is also one of the poorest.
- Chapman, G.P. (2021). Bangladesh. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/student-new/#/article/home/ar044830/bangladeshBangladesh is a densely populated nation in South Asia. The region that is now Bangladesh once formed part of India, then part of Pakistan.
- CIA World Factbook. (2021). Bangladesh. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/bangladesh/Facts and statistics about Bangladesh.
- Kids Encyclopedia Facts. (2021). Bangladesh Facts for Kids. https://kids.kiddle.co/BangladeshBangladesh (officially called People's Republic of Bangladesh) is a country in South Asia.
- Nations Online. (2021). Bangaldesh - Country Profile. https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/bangladesh.htmDestination Bangladesh, a Nations Online country profile of the independent nation in southern Asia.
- Bhutan. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Bhutan/273203The small country of Bhutan lies along the lofty ridges of the eastern Himalayas in south-central Asia.
- Fisher, J.F. (2021). Bhutan. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/student-new/#/article/home/ar058160/bhutanBhutan is a small, developing independent country in south-central Asia. It lies in the eastern Himalaya between India and Tibet.
- Kids Encyclopedia Facts. (2021). Bhutan Facts for Kids. https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/bhutan-facts.htmlHere are some interesting Bhutan Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.
- Nations Online. (2021). Bhutan - Country Profile. https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/bhutan.htmAdventure Bhutan, a virtual guide to the "land of the dragon", officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, a small, land-locked nation in Asia, located in the eastern Himalaya mountains south of China (Xizang - Tibet Autonomous Region), bordering the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, it is also bordered by Nepal and Bangladesh.
- India. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/India/275043About one-sixth of all the human beings on Earth live in India, the world’s most populous democracy.
- Lal, V., & Lal, A. (2021). India. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/student-new/#/article/home/ar274440/indiaIndia is a country in southern Asia that ranks as the second largest country in the world in population.
- National Geographic Kids. (2021). India facts. https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/geography/countries/country-fact-file-india/India is part of the continent of Asia. Most of India forms a peninsula, jutting out into the ocean.
- Norbert. (2020). In Globotreks. 40 fun and interesting facts about India that might surprise you. https://www.globotreks.com/destinations/india/fun-interesting-facts-india/India is on the bucket list for many travelers, and it’s no mystery why! The diverse landscape, colorful festivals, and spicy-hot cuisine are already reasons enough to pack your bags to visit Mumbai or Varanasi.
- Science Kids. (2020). India facts for kids. https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries/india.htmlLearn some interesting information about India while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia that's perfect for kids!
- Worldometer. [no date]. India population. https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/india-population/Statistics and graphs about India.
- Activity Village. (2021). Iran. https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/iranFacts and activities about Iran.
- Ansari, A.M. (2021). Iran. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/student-new/#/article/home/ar280940/iranIran is an ancient country in the Middle East. It is a land of snow-capped mountains, green valleys, and barren deserts. Tehran is the country's capital and largest city.
- Globe Trottin' Kids. (2021). Iran. https://www.globetrottinkids.com/countries/iran/Facts about Iran, including photographs and a book list.
- Iran. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Iran/275086Since the religious revolution that took place in 1979, the country officially has been called the Islamic Republic of Iran. The capital of Iran is Tehran.
- National Geographic Kids. (2021). Iran country profile. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/iranIran (pronounced ee-RAHN), formerly known as Persia, is situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Arab states of the Middle East.
- Worldometer. [no date]. Iran population. https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/iran-population/Graphs and statistics about Iran's population and demographics.
- Bradnock, R.W. (2021). Maldives. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/student-new/#/article/home/ar340120/maldivesMaldives is the smallest independent country in Asia and one of the smallest in the world.
- Maldives. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Maldives/275636One of the world’s smallest countries, Maldives is a chain of some 1,300 small coral islands in the Indian Ocean southwest of India.
- Worldometer. [no date]. Maldives population. https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/maldives-population/Statistics and graphs about Maldives population.
- Travel Online. (2021). Maldives Geography. https://www.travelonline.com/maldives/geography#:~:text=The%20Maldives%20is%20made%20up,occupied%20by%20hotels%20and%20resorts.Includes information about specific regions in the Maldives.
- Fact Monster. (no date). Maldives. https://www.factmonster.com/world/countries/maldivesProfile, history, news and current events of the Maldives.
- Chapman, G.P. (2021). Nepal. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/student-new/#/article/home/ar386760/nepalNepal is a country in south-central Asia. The highest mountain range in the world—the Himalaya—and a region of hills and valleys cover about 80 percent of Nepal.
- CIA World Factbook. (2021). Nepal. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/nepal/Facts and statistics about Nepal.
- Fact Monster. (no date). Nepal. https://www.factmonster.com/world/countries/nepalProfile, history, news and current events of Nepal.
- Nepal. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Nepal/276050The small independent country of Nepal is located along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountains.
- Worldometer. [no date]. Nepal population. https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/nepal-population/Statistics and graphs about Nepal.
- BBC. (2019). Pakistan country profile. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-12965779The Muslim-majority state of Pakistan was born out of the partition of the Indian sub-continent in 1947, and has faced both domestic political upheavals and regional confrontations.
- Jalal, A. (2021). Pakistan. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/student-new/#/article/home/ar410880/pakistanPakistan is a Muslim country in southern Asia officially called the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Its capital is Islamabad, and its largest city is Karachi.
- Nations Online. (2021). Pakistan - Country Profile.https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/pakistan.htmDestination Pakistan, a Nations Online profile of the South Asian country. The Islamic Republic is situated between the Karakoram mountain range, the Himalayas and China in the northeast, Afghanistan in the northwest, Iran in the southwest, the Arabian Sea in the south, and India in the east.
- New Internationalist. (2011). Pakistan - the facts [infographic]. https://newint.org/features/2011/09/01/facts-about-pakistanAn infographic containing facts about Pakistan.
- Pakistan. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Pakistan. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Pakistan/276252Pakistan is one of the world’s major Islamic countries. It is in effect the only remaining vestige of the Mughal Empire of Islamic rulers from whom the British wrested control in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Worldometer. [no date]. Pakistan population. https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/pakistan-population/Statistics and graphs about Pakistan's population.
- BBC News, (2019). Sri Lanka country profile. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-11999611Lying off the southern tip of India, the tropical island of Sri Lanka has attracted visitors for centuries with its natural beauty.
- CIA World Factbook. (2021). Sri Lanka. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/sri-lanka/Facts and statistics about Sri Lanka.
- Kids World Travel Guide. (2021). Sri Lanka facts for kids. Retrieved from https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/sri-lanka-facts.htmlHere are some interesting Sri Lanka Facts which were chosen and researched by children especially for children.
- Shastri, A. (2021). Sri Lanka. In World Book Student. https://www-worldbookonline-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/student-new/#/article/home/ar527710/sri%20lankaSri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean
- Sri Lanka. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Sri-Lanka/277198Located 18 miles (29 kilometers) off the southeastern tip of the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean.
- Worldometer. [no date]. Sri Lanka population. https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/sri-lanka-population/Statistics and graphs about Sri Lanka.