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Subcontinent

A subcontinent is a big piece of land that is like a small continent. Imagine if you have a lot of different toys that all belong to you and you have a special toy box to keep them in. The subcontinent is like a special "toy box" for all the different countries and people that live in a big part of the world called Asia.

The subcontinent is called this because it is a little bit different from the rest of Asia. It's like when you have a toy box full of your favorite toys, but there's one special toy that you like the most – that toy is just a little bit different and special to you.

The subcontinent includes countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. These countries share some things in common, like their language, religion, and culture. They also share some things that are unique, like the Himalayan Mountains and the Ganges River.

So, the subcontinent is like a special toy box for some special countries that have some things in common but are still different and special in their own way.
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