Question

India is reffered as a subcontinent . why?

Answer 1

India is called a subcontinent because it has distinct geographical features not shared by Asian countries and has a unique system.It had a distinct landmass , not just a country. And India is surrounded by three sides of water: Bay of Bengal , Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean .

Answer 2

A place is classed as a subcontinent when it is part of a continent but is considered either geographically or politically as an independent entity or it is smaller than a continent. India is often called a subcontinent because it is a distinct landmass, not just a country. Hope this helps