South Asia: People and Places
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South Asia, comprised of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, and Afghanistan, is a region with diverse peoples, religions, cultures, climates, industries, and foods. After a brief history of the area, discusses each diversity, especially the main religions of Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. Focus is primarily on India.
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Runtime: 23 minutes 55 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Religion, Philosophy, and Spirituality, Social Science
- Subtopic: Asia, India, Multiculturalism, World Religions
- Grade/Interest Level: 8 - 12
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- Release Year: 2000
- Producer/Distributor: Benchmark Media
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