Why is it called the Indian subcontinent?

A place is classed as a subcontinent when it is part of a continent but is considered either geographically or politically as an independent entity or it is smaller than a continent. India is often called a subcontinent because it is a distinct landmass, not just a country. read more

Since Indian plate is a separate entity similar to the other plate tectonics, India along with other south Asian countries called as a Subcontinent. It displays the behaviour similar to other continents which are surrounded by water and boundaries are formed by mountain ranges and hills. read more

The Indian subcontinent contains a number of unique and distinguished topographical features and landmarks, including the Himalayan mountain range. The Himalayas are located in the northern region of the subcontinent, and help to form the border of India, Nepal and Pakistan. read more

The Indian subcontinent is a southern region of Asia, mostly situated on the Indian Plate and projecting southwards into the Indian Ocean from the Himalayas. Geologically, the Indian subcontinent is related to the land mass that rifted from Gondwana and merged with the Eurasian plate nearly 55 million years ago. read more