South Asia

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Map South Asia

Welcome to South Asia

There’s a lot to see and do in South Asia. Visit a magnificent Buddhist temple, speak Hindi with local kids or climb the Himalayas. You’ll get to know the sites that make this region special. Or just walk down the bustling urban streets and take in the spicy aromas that surround you everywhere you go.

Dig a little deeper and you’ll see the challenges that South Asia’s people face every day. Some areas are recovering slowly from natural disasters or war, and many children are working instead of going to school. South Asia is struggling with poverty, from urban slums that span many city blocks to rural areas cut off from basic resources like education and health care.

Step into South Asia to see how you can help people living in poverty in get ahead.

More than 70 percent of the world's people have never used a telephone.