India: size and location
von Elita Tittle 9D
1. india : world
1.1. The trans-Indian Ocean routes connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia.
1.2. The Indian landmass has a central location between the East and West Asia.
1.3. No other country has as long a coastline on the Indian Ocean as India has. India’s contacts with the World have continued through the ages.
1.4. The spices, muslin and other merchandise were taken from India to different countries.
1.5. On the other hand, the influence of Greek sculpture, and the architectural styles of domes and minarets from West Asia can be seen in different parts of India.
1.6. India is a southward extension of the Asian continent.
2. neighbours
2.1. India has 29 states and seven Union Territories.
2.1.1. ndia shares its land boundaries with:
2.1.2. Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwest
2.1.3. China (Tibet), Nepal and Bhutan in the north
2.1.4. Myanmar and Bangladesh in the east
2.2. The southern neighbours across the sea consist of the two island countries, Sri Lanka and Maldives. India has had strong geographical and historical links with her neighbours.
3. Location
3.1. india is a country lying in the northern hemisphere
3.1.1. troic of cancer divied into it into 2 pparts
3.1.2. the latudunal :8'4'N and 37'6'n longitudunal 68'7E and 97'25'e
3.1.3. lakshwadeep islands in bay of bengal
3.1.4. andaman nicobar islands lie in southeast in bay of bengal
3.1.5. kanyankumari is the southernmost point of mainland