What physical feature blocks access to the indian subcontinent to its north and northeast? i believe it is the himalayas, but i'm not sure.

The correct answer is - the Himalayan Mountain Range.

The Himalayan Mountain Range, is a natural border that occurs on the north and northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent. This mountain range is the most massive, and the highest in the whole world. It was formed as a result of the collision of the Indian tectonic plate with the Eurasian tectonic plate, and since both plates are continental plates, and have the same density, the land started to lift up in height because of the sheer force and pressure by the collision. The Himalayas are still growing in height and size nowadays, and this trend will continue for the foreseeable future.

swahili is an extremely rich and complex civilization, a set of ethnic groups articulated by a language and a series of cultural elements that fuse the african traditions, islam and indian culture. this growth was largely a result of the indian ocean trading network that brought in not just man-made riches, but also religious ideas, specifically islam, which had a significant impact on the local culture. furthermore, the development of the swahili language gave a common cultural unity to the people.

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