Physical Features of Pakistan and Bangladesh Quiz

Pakistan

• Located in southwestern Baluchistan plateau, with a mountainous north and the plains and valley of Punjab and Sindh
• Indus river and its tributaries support the farmlands of Pakistan
• Natural resources: natural gas, oil, low-graded coal, iron ore, copper, limestone, and salt
• Agricultural products: sugarcane, eggs, fruits, vegetable, milk, cotton, wheat, and mutton

Bangladesh

• Tropical climate with mangrove forests and fruit trees such as mango, bananas, coconut, and jackfruit
• Mineral resources: oil, peat, natural gas, coal, and limestone
• Rich in fauna and biodiversity
• Bay of Bengal is rich in oil
• Rice is the staple food crop, occupying more than 50% of the cultivated areas
• Jute is the "Golden fiber of Bangladesh" and a major source of foreign currency reserve

Nepal

• Part of the Himalayan mountain ranges
• Separated from neighboring countries by Mount Everest
• Plains cut by the Ganges river have swampy areas with deciduous forests, wild games, and medicinal herbs
• Farming is the main source of income
• Kathmandu Valley is a major cultivated area for rice, corn, wheat, and vegetables

Sri Lanka

• Terrain is largely flat and rolling with around 100 rivers
• Rainfall is crucial for farmers
• Main food crops: rice and tea, dependent on irrigation
• Other crops: fruits, vegetables, cocoa, cinnamon, citronella spices, and nuts
• Timber and fuel make up 40% of the country's land area

Maldives

• Archipelago of 1,190 coral islands clustered into 26 coral atolls or islets
• Covered with tropical plants and grasses
• Limited natural resources, except for rich water resources
• Economy is driven by fishing and tourism industries

Bhutan

• Small kingdom in the eastern Himalayas
• Agriculture-based economy
• Live in small villages
• Varied climate with abundance of natural resources
• Forests offer various species of mammals, birds, and medicinal plants

Afghanistan

• Landlocked country with nomadic herdsmen and farmers
• Isolated from the Arabian Sea by Pakistan and Iran
• Comprised of rugged mountain ranges, plains, and sandy desert
• Natural resources: gold, iron, copper, cobalt, and lithium

India

• Farmers depend on the monsoon
• Vast agricultural lands make India a competitor in international trade
• One of the world's largest producers of wheat, tea, milk, coffee, cotton, rice, fruits, nuts, and vegetables
• Rice is a vital harvest in the country