Meanwhile, supported by aid from China and the Soviet Union, North Vietnam strengthened its air defenses. By November 1967, the number of American troops in Vietnam was approaching 500,000, and U.S. casualties had reached 15,058 killed and 109,527 wounded.
The seven independent countries of the region are India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri. Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives. India has been the central core of this region both physically and. culturally. The other countries form the peripheral region that has been influenced historically. and politically by the core for many centuries. South Asia is located at the southern extremity of.
What islands are in south Asia? There are thousands of islands in South Asia. Sri Lanka is an island itself and the Maldives is made up of hundreds of little islands. India also has many islands such as the â¦Lakshadweep islands and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 2 people found this useful.