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Who are South Asians?

Nearly 1.6 billion people are South Asian, from the countries of the Indian subcontinent. Over 20 million now live outside South Asia, scattered around the world. These are the diaspora.
small picture   What does ‘South Asian diaspora’ mean?
Are they a distinct group of people? Where do they come from?
small picture   Diaspora maps
Where do South Asians live around the world?
small picture   Why not just say ‘Asian’?
Wouldn’t that be easier?
small picture   Why did South Asians leave their homelands?
Why are South Asians so scattered around the world?
small picture   Why is the South Asian diaspora important?
What impact have they had on their new home countries?
 
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