Question

why is South Asia often called continent

Answer 1

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



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Answer 2

The term CONTINENT is used for a place which is full of diversity like consisting different cultures, traditions , languges , dressing styles etc..
South Asia which is also a huge land Mass consisting of different cultures , traditions and languages can also be known as Continent.