Question

why is India called a sub continent name the countries that comprise the Indian sub continent

Answer 1

because when many countries meet each other in one land,then it is known as subcontinent.ex.pakistan is a ex ofvsub continent.
I think my answer is right.

Answer 2

This is the definition and reason.
A continent is defined as a large landmass. A Sub Continent can be another large landmass smaller than the continent. ... Characteristically, a sub continent is also considered as a part of the continent but appears geographically as a separate land and is also ruled separately.hope this will be helpful..