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What is a subcontinent?

  1. large mass of land separated with physical features

  2. continent of it's own

  3. an island

  4. a lot of countries in a certain area bunched together
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Explanation

A subcontinent is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent but is geographically separated from the rest of the continent by physical barriers like mountains. The Indian subcontinent is a prime example, separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayas.

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