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Bangladesh cultivates jute in a large quantity. India is the largest producer of mango
and rice. Nepal’s pride is Mt. Everest, the highest peak of the world and the birth
place of Gautam Buddha, Lumbini. The population density is high in this region.
This region is very rich in ancient culture, arts and civilization. People wear thin
to thick clothes depends on the altitude. Major religions are Hinduism, Buddhism
and Christianity. Festivals are celebrated according to the religions like Dashain,
Tihar, Holi, Chhath, Buddha Purnima, Lhosar, Observe Roza, celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr
and Bakar Eid as well as New Year according to the English calendar.

The Eastern Region

The Eastern region comprises three nations: mainly China, South Korea and Japan.
These countries are highly developed in industries, trade, commerce, mining and
technologies and population density. It is cultured and civilized and the centre of
ancient civilization.

China and Japan are the world’s powerful nations in economy. China follows forestry
as well as is renowned for wood-based panel production, paper and furniture. It
produces all types of products, ranging from machinery to agricultural yields. Still,
the technology of Japan holds high grip in quality excelling rest of the nations in the
world. The majority of the population follow Buddhism while a considerable number
of people also follow Islam and Christianity in this region. The people observe Roza
and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and Bakar Eid, Chinese New Year, Japanese New Year and
English New Year.

Activity

Discuss the economic activities and social life of South Asian people.

Exercise

Answer the following questions:
1. How many nations are there in Asia?
2. Write the economic activities of the people of Asia.
3. “South Asian countries are culturally rich.” Justify.
4. Why do most of the parts of Asia have low population density? Explain in short
with reason.
5. Name the areas suitable for agriculture and also write the reasons behind it.
6. Name the chief petroleum exporting countries of Asia.

Community Work

You live in Nepalese society. How does the religion influence in the daily life of the
Nepalese people? Find out and prepare a report.

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