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The New Global Order: A World Regional Geography. by Michael Bradshaw. Chapter 5. Southern Asia. Overview. Global Significance of Southern Asia Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim Religious and British Colonial Influences Monsoon, Arid, High Mountain, Broad Plain Environments Three Subregions:
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The New Global Order: A World Regional Geography by Michael Bradshaw
Chapter5 Southern Asia
Overview • Global Significance of Southern Asia • Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim Religious and British Colonial Influences • Monsoon, Arid, High Mountain, Broad Plain Environments • Three Subregions: • India: world’s second most populous country Chapter 5
Overview cont’d • Bangladesh and Pakistan: contrasting Muslim countries • Mountain and Island Rim: isolation contrasting with trade route locations • Geographic Aspects of Southern Asian Landscapes • Future Prospects Chapter 5
Periphery With Deferred Promise • (globes Figure 5.1; GNP comparison Figure 5.2) • Many features of modernizing countries, but large numbers of poor Chapter 5
Diverse Cultures • Precolonial cultures • Colonial impacts • Paths to independence Chapter 5
Natural Environment • Monsoon climates • World’s highest mountains (map, Figure 5.8) • Peninsular hills and plateaus • Major river basins • Forests and soils • Natural resources (maps Figure 5.9) • Environmental problems (World Issue: Economic Growth and Environmental Problems) Chapter 5
India • Character of the country and early independence thrust • Regions of India by physical features(map, Figure 5.8), population distribution (map Figure 5.13) and economic and social well-being (map Figure 5.14) • People • Economic development(Figures 5.2 and 5.18) Chapter 5
Bangladesh and Pakistan • Character of the subregion(map Figure 5.12) • The two countries compared • People • Economic Development(Figures 5.2 and 5.18) Chapter 5
Mountain and Island Rim • Character of the subregion • Countries of the subregion(Living in Sri Lanka page 216) • People • Economic development(Figures 5.2 and 5.18) Chapter 5
Landscapes in Southern Asia • Urban landscapes • Rural landscapes Chapter 5
Future Prospects for Southern Asia • Contrasts in economic and social development • Population growth continues • Civil wars • Relations with world economic system Chapter 5