Bangladesh home of beautiful mangroves and the worlds longest beach. |
Bhutan the last Shangri-la |
India An Ancient and rich culture , several languages and a billion people. |
Maldives paradise found. |
Nepal home to Mount Everest, adventure tourism, and smiling people. |
Pakistan rich in culture and history, varying climates and terrains from hot deserts to mountains. |
Sri Lanka pearl of the Orient. |
Iran could be considered a part of the region. It is a member of the South Asia UN subgroup. Afghanistan is sometimes considered part of the region. Its recent moves towards joining the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) may some day firmly place it in South Asia. Myanmar (formerly Burma) may be considered a part of South Asia for long-standing historical and political ties to India.