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Key Physical Features of India

• India is a vast country located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere
• The Indian landmass extends between latitudes 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N, and longitudes 68°7′ E and 97°25′ E
• India's total area accounts for about 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world
• The country is divided into two almost equal halves by the Tropic of Cancer passing through the middle
• India's landmass can be divided into six major physiographic divisions:

The Himalayan Mountains

• The youngest and one of the most rugged mountain ranges in the world
• Stretches over a distance of about 2,500 km
• Consists of three parallel ranges - the Great or Inner Himalayas, the Lesser Himalayas, and the Outer Himalayas or the Shivaliks
• The Great Himalayas have the highest peaks with an average height of 6,000 m

The Northern Plains

• Formed by the deposition of sediments brought down by the rivers flowing from the Himalayas
• Extremely flat and fertile region, ideal for agriculture
• Covers an area of about 7 lakh sq km

The Peninsular Plateau

• One of the most ancient land masses on the earth's surface
• Lies to the south of the Indo-Gangetic Plain
• Gently slopes from west to east

The Indian Desert

• Comprises the western part of the country
• Characterized by sand dunes, salt lakes, and sparse vegetation

The Coastal Plains

• Located along the western and eastern coasts of the country
• Western Coastal Plain is narrow while the Eastern Coastal Plain is broad

The Islands

• The Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal

Contrasts in the Landforms

• The highest point in India is the K2 peak in the Karakoram range at 8,611 m

• The lowest point is the Kuttanad region in Kerala which is 2 m below sea level### Geography of the Indian Subcontinent

• The Indian subcontinent is a vast and diverse land mass, comprising the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka

• The Himalayan mountain range forms the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent

• The Himalayan range is divided into three main sections:

  • The Greater Himalayas
  • The Lesser Himalayas (also known as the Himachal or Kumaon Himalayas)
  • The Outer Himalayas (also called the Shivalik or Lower Himalayas)

• The Greater Himalayas are the highest, with peaks exceeding 8,000 meters

• The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making them one of the youngest and most geologically active mountain ranges

• The Himalayas are composed of highly compressed and altered rocks, with glaciers and perennial snow cover

The Northern Plains

• The Northern Plains are formed by the alluvial deposits of the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems
• These plains stretch from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal, covering parts of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh
• The Northern Plains are broadly divided into:
  • The Upper Gangetic Plain in the north
  • The Lower Gangetic Plain in the south
• The rivers flowing through the plains disappear into the Bhabhar belt and re-emerge in the Terai region
• This region is densely populated and agriculturally very productive due to the fertile alluvial soil and favorable climate

The Peninsular Plateau

• The Peninsular Plateau is an ancient, geologically stable landmass composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks
• It is bordered by the Western Ghats on the west and the Eastern Ghats on the east
• The Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau are the two major physiographic divisions of the Peninsular Plateau
• The Deccan Plateau slopes gently from west to east and is marked by broad and shallow valleys
• The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats, with their average elevation being 900-1,600 meters compared to 600-900 meters for the Eastern Ghats

Coastal Regions and Islands

• India has a long coastline along the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean
• The western coast is called the Western Coastal Plains, while the eastern coast is known as the Eastern Coastal Plains
• Major coastal features include the Rann of Kutch, the Lakshadweep Islands, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• The Lakshadweep Islands are a group of small coral islands located off the south-western coast of India
• The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an elongated group of islands located in the Bay of BengalI apologize, but the provided text appears to be a jumbled collection of symbols, emojis, and special characters. It does not form a coherent text that can be understood or summarized.

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