Table of Contents
- 1 How are monsoon rains responsible for both survival and hardship South Asia?
- 2 Which country of South Asia has the largest total population in the region?
- 3 What country of South Asia has been one of the most successful in the region in reducing its fertility rate?
- 4 Is Sri Lanka’s mobile broadband sector competitive?
- 5 What is the history of telecommunication in Sri Lanka?
How are monsoon rains responsible for both survival and hardship South Asia?
How are monsoon rains responsible for both survival and hardship in South Asia? Monsoon rains bring the water that people need for drinking and growing crops. They also cause floods and other problems. If India is smaller in size than the United States how can it be the world’s largest democracy?
Which country of South Asia has experienced the greatest net emigration?
General trends: An estimated 23.6 million Southeast Asian migrants live outside their countries of origin. With more than six million emigrants, the Philippines is the country with the highest number of emigrants in the sub-region, as well as the ninth highest globally (UN DESA, 2020).
Which country of South Asia has the largest total population in the region?
China
Population in South Asia
Rank | Country name | Population in millions |
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1 | China | 1,336 |
2 | India* | 1,189 |
3 | United States | 313 |
4 | Indonesia | 245 |
How do the Himalayas contribute to South Asia’s resource wealth?
In addition to providing surface water and groundwater, the Himalayan mountain system creates conditions conducive to agriculture by regulating micro-climate as well as wind and monsoon circulation in South Asia.
What country of South Asia has been one of the most successful in the region in reducing its fertility rate?
It is a great achievement that Bangladesh has lowered the TFR to 2.1. However, average data always hide some issues. The fertility rates are still higher for poor families in rural areas.
Which territory in South Asia is claimed by both India & Pakistan?
Since 1947, India and Pakistan have been locked in conflict over Kashmir, a majority-Muslim region in the northernmost part of India. The mountainous, 86,000-square-mile territory was once a princely state. Now, it is claimed by both India and Pakistan.
Is Sri Lanka’s mobile broadband sector competitive?
In Sri Lanka, the mobile sector receives higher scores than the fixed sector for all dimensions excepting interconnection. The broadband sector lags behind both the fixed and mobile sectors in all but one of the parameters (regulation of anti-competitive practices).
How can ICT help improve education in South Asia?
Information and communication technology (ICT) has the potential to revolutionize education equity, quality, and e‚ ciency. South Asia’s governments have recognized this potential and invested in ICT-focused education initiatives and projects.
What is the history of telecommunication in Sri Lanka?
Telecommunications in Sri Lanka commenced in 1958 after the first telegraphic circuit between Colombo and Galle was commenced. The sector continues to grow in the modern times.
What are the current technology trends in Sri Lanka?
Inadequate service in rural and remote areas (2010), good international service (2010). The latest trend is the Fixed 4G LTE and 5G technologies, because of this technology many Sri Lankans who live in rural and remote areas can now access a good telephone and broadband internet service.