Regional Geography of South Asia

 

 

1. Introduction to South Asia

            1.1 Geographical Location

            1.2 Member Countries: National Boundaries, Socio-economic Database

2. Physical Environment of South Asia

            2.1 Physiography

            2.2 Climate

            2.3 Drainage Systems

            2.4 Vegetation

            2.5 Mineral and Energy Resources

3. Cultural Environment of South Asia

            3.1 Population: Growth, Distribution and Characteristics

            3.2 Economic:

                       a)   Major Crops ( Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Sugarcane and Tea) Productions and Distributions

                       b)   Major Industry (Iron and steel, Textile power and Energy)  Production and Distributions

                       c)   Transportation: Roads, Railways, Waterways and Airways.

                       d)   Trade and Commerce: Internal and External Trade

4. Introduction to SAARC

            4.1 Formation of SAARC

            4.2 Aims and Objectives

            4.3 Major Problems in regional Co-operations