The Indian Subcontinent is a geographically and culturally distinct region in South Asia, encompassing major countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, with diverse languages, traditions, and historical contexts. Its unique position at the intersection of various tectonic plates makes it a region of rich biodiversity and significant geological activity, including the Himalayan mountain range and the fertile plains of the Indus and Ganges rivers.