India: Size, Location, and Neighbours
1. Ancient Civilization
India is one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
In recent decades, it progressed in agriculture, industry, technology, and
economy.
India has made significant contributions to world history.
2. Location and Coordinates
India lies in the Northern Hemisphere.
Latitude: 8°4’N to 37°6’N.
Longitude: 68°7’E to 97°25’E.
Tropic of Cancer (23°30’N) runs through India, dividing it in two.
Indira Point (southern tip) was submerged in 2004’s tsunami.
3. Size and Boundaries
Land Area: 3.28 million sq km (7th largest in the world).
World Share: Covers 2.4% of the Earth’s land.
Land Boundary: 15,200 km.
Coastline: 7,516.6 km, including Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep islands.
4. Geographical Features
Surrounded by Himalayas and other young fold mountains in the north.
South of 22° north latitude, the land narrows into the Indian Ocean.
Divided by:
Arabian Sea (west)
Bay of Bengal (east)
5. Standard Time
Time Lag: From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a 2-hour time difference.
Standard Meridian: 82°30’E through Mirzapur, used for Indian Standard Time
(IST).
Latitude Impact: South (Kanniyakumari) experiences nearly equal day/night;
North (Kashmir) has noticeable differences.
6. Central Location and Ocean Routes
1. Ancient Civilization
India is one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
In recent decades, it progressed in agriculture, industry, technology, and
economy.
India has made significant contributions to world history.
2. Location and Coordinates
India lies in the Northern Hemisphere.
Latitude: 8°4’N to 37°6’N.
Longitude: 68°7’E to 97°25’E.
Tropic of Cancer (23°30’N) runs through India, dividing it in two.
Indira Point (southern tip) was submerged in 2004’s tsunami.
3. Size and Boundaries
Land Area: 3.28 million sq km (7th largest in the world).
World Share: Covers 2.4% of the Earth’s land.
Land Boundary: 15,200 km.
Coastline: 7,516.6 km, including Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep islands.
4. Geographical Features
Surrounded by Himalayas and other young fold mountains in the north.
South of 22° north latitude, the land narrows into the Indian Ocean.
Divided by:
Arabian Sea (west)
Bay of Bengal (east)
5. Standard Time
Time Lag: From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a 2-hour time difference.
Standard Meridian: 82°30’E through Mirzapur, used for Indian Standard Time
(IST).
Latitude Impact: South (Kanniyakumari) experiences nearly equal day/night;
North (Kashmir) has noticeable differences.
6. Central Location and Ocean Routes
