south asia

Profiles twenty-five countries in southern and eastern Asia, describing the geography, climate, economy, industries, and agriculture of each, and providing color photos and maps.

Describes religious festivals and sacred days celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), and Nepal.

Presents a collection of twenty-six short fiction stories from South Asian writers including Salman Rushdie, Monica Ali, and others.

Offers an overview of the history of the Indian subcontinent, focusing on the origins of the conflict that has divided the region and the impact that conflict has had on its people.