The document provides an overview of the region of South Asia by covering its history, physical geography, climate, ecosystems, culture, economy, and technology. Key points include: South Asia is home to Hinduism and Buddhism and has been conquered by various empires over centuries. The landscape ranges from deserts to rainforests to the Himalayas. The climate varies from tropical wet to arid. Ecosystems include tropical grasslands, rainforests, and desert scrub. South Asia has a large population with urban and rural populations intermixing old and new building styles. The economy relies on subsistence farming and manufacturing, though many are moving to cities. Access to technology and information varies significantly between countries.

1. World Geography Chapter 28 Regional Atlas: Introduction to South Asia Copyright © 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. All rights reserved.

2. World Geography Copyright © 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. All rights reserved. Section 1: Historic Overview Section 2: Physical Characteristics Section 3: Climates Section 4: Ecosystems Chapter 28: Regional Atlas: Introduction to South Asia Section 5: People and Cultures Section 6: Economics, Technology, and Environment Section 7: Database

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11. Economies, Technology, and Environment 6