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Which latitudes does the mainland of India extend between?
Which latitudes does the mainland of India extend between?
What percentage of the total geographical area of the world does India's total area account for?
What percentage of the total geographical area of the world does India's total area account for?
What geographical feature divides India into almost two equal parts?
What geographical feature divides India into almost two equal parts?
Where are the Lakshadweep Islands located?
Where are the Lakshadweep Islands located?
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In which year did the southernmost point of the Indian Union, Indira Point, submerge under the sea?
In which year did the southernmost point of the Indian Union, Indira Point, submerge under the sea?
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What is the total landmass area of India in million square kilometers?
What is the total landmass area of India in million square kilometers?
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Study Notes
India - Size and Location
- India is one of the ancient civilizations in the world, achieving multi-faceted socio-economic progress over the last five decades.
- The country has made significant progress in agriculture, industry, technology, and overall economic development.
- India has contributed significantly to world history.
Location
- India is a vast country, lying entirely in the Northern hemisphere.
- The mainland extends between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E.
Size
- The landmass of India has an area of 3.28 million square km.
- India's total area accounts for about 2.4 per cent of the total geographical area.
- The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30′N) divides the country into almost two equal parts.
Islands
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie to the southeast of the mainland in the Bay of Bengal.
- The Lakshadweep Islands lie to the southwest of the mainland in the Arabian Sea.
Interesting Fact
- The southernmost point of the Indian Union, Indira Point, got submerged under the sea water in 2004 during the Tsunami.
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Explore India's size, location, and historical significance. Learn about its progress in agriculture, industry, and technology.
