Tag: South Asia

Mohandas Gandhi

Summary Mohandas Gandhi, widely known as Mahatma Gandhi, was an Indian lawyer, politician, and social activist who played a key role in India’s independence movement against British rule. His philosophy centered on nonviolent resistance, or Satyagraha, deeply influenced by his Hindu faith and inspired by figures like Thoreau and Tolstoy. Facts Mohandas Gandhi was born…

09/08/2024
Pakistan

Geographical location: South Asia Bordering countries: India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China Landscape: Himalayan Mountains, Thar Desert, and the fertile Indus River Valley; home to K2, the second-highest mountain peak, and stunning glaciers and valleys in the north Climate: Diverse climate, ranging from arid deserts to subtropical regions Population: More than 230 million people Capital city:…

07/08/2024
India

Geographical location: South Asia Bordering countries: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar Landscape: Himalayan Mountains, Thar Desert, Ganges River Climate: Varied climate from tropical to temperate Population: Second most populous country with over 1.3 billion people Capital city: New Delhi Other important cities: Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata Language: Hindi; over 21 recognized languages spoken Religion:…

07/08/2024