India's Geography

The imaginary line that divides Earth into two hemispheres (Northern and Southern). It passes through the center of the Earth and is an important reference point for latitude and longitude.

The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two almost equal parts. The northern part lies above the Tropic of Cancer and the southern part below it.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Indian mainland.

Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea, to the southwest of the Indian mainland.

The total land area covered by India is approximately 3.28 million square kilometers.

India's land mass is about 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world.

India extends from 8°4'N to 37°6'N in latitude and 68°7'E to 97°25'E in longitude.

India is the seventh largest country in the world.

The exchange of ideas and goods between India and other countries through routes across the mountains.

The spread of Indian knowledge and culture to other parts of the world, including ideas from the Upanishads, stories of the Ramayana and Panchtantra, and the Indian numeral system.

Indian culture has been influenced by other countries, like the influence of Greek sculpture and architectural styles from West Asia on Indian architecture.

Before 1947, India was divided into two types of states: provinces ruled directly by British officials and Princely states ruled by local hereditary rulers.

A web-based platform that provides map-based learning for students to explore India's natural resources, environment, and sustainable development.

The 82°30'E longitude line, passing through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, which serves as the standard reference for timekeeping throughout India.

The latitudinal extent of a place significantly impacts the duration of daylight and nighttime, with southern regions experiencing shorter day durations and longer nights compared to northern regions.

The Indian subcontinent occupies a strategic location in Asia, acting as a bridge between East and West Asia.

India's proximity to the Indian Ocean has facilitated historical and contemporary connections with various nations, including West Asia, Africa, Europe, and Southeast and East Asia.

The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 significantly reduced travel distances between India and Europe, facilitating enhanced trade and communication.

India shares land borders with neighboring countries in various directions: Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwest, China, Nepal, and Bhutan in the north, and Myanmar and Bangladesh in the east.

India's interactions with the world have spanned history, with land-based relationships being more prominent than maritime connections.

The imaginary line that circles the Earth at 23.5 degrees north latitude, passing through countries like India, Mexico, and Egypt.

The line of longitude at 68° 7' E marks the easternmost point of India, located in Arunachal Pradesh.

The group of islands located in the Arabian Sea, belonging to India.

The island group located south-east of mainland India, belonging to India.

The difference in time between different locations on Earth due to its rotation. Arunachal Pradesh is further east than Gujarat, so the sun rises earlier there.

India's strategic location at the head of the Indian Ocean gives it access to major shipping routes and connects it to many countries in the region.

The strait separating India and Sri Lanka is a narrow passage of water.

The Union Territories of India are administrative units that are directly governed by the central government.