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South Asia is an area lying south of Himalayas and the Hindukush mountains and surrounded by Indian Ocean on three sides. This region comprises eight independent countries and is a largest geographical reality of the Indian Ocean and occupies on important strategic, commercial and natural position. In geographical term, South Asia is essentially an Indocentric region. India's size, resources and power potential make its predominance in the south Asia power structure. Against this background the article tries to examine the crucial role of India to shape the future and cooperation among South Asian nations as India's strategic location provides it a pivotal position in Asia and world politics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Regional integration is of long-standing concern in South Asia. Despite increasing general levels of prosperity observed in some of its countries, an ongoing problem is how to ensure a good quality transportation system for the entire region. The purpose of the present study is to investigate opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector in South Asia. The study suggests adopting a common transport policy in South Asia for the optimum utilisation of existing utilities, as well as the expansion of new facilities in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]