Synonym of West Asia

All the countries of the Indian subcontinent (principally India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan) and the Indian Ocean (principally Sri Lanka, Maldives)

A region of Asia, usually comprising of what is now Central Asia, Mongolia (including Inner Mongolia), and Northeastern China, particularly as an area of historically strong pastoralist influence in contrast to surrounding sedentary civilizations.

(historical) In classical antiquity, the part of Asia separated from Asia Minor by the river Kızılırmak/Halys.

(archaic, politics) Qing Empire/Empire of China/China

A subregion of Southeast Asia, comprising the tropical islands lying between mainland Asia, New Guinea, and Australia.

Alternative form of Southeast Asia

The portion of Asia which sits on the Indian subcontinent.

(archaic, politics) Qing Empire / Empire of China / China

Synonym of never fight a land war in Asia