India – Size and Location One liner
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NCERT Geography Class 9 Chapter 1
India – Size and Location
One Liner Facts for Exam
India is the 7th largest country in the world.
India is located in the continent of Asia.
India lies in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.
India extends from 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitude.
India extends from 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitude.
Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India.
The Tropic of Cancer divides India into almost two equal parts.
The Standard Meridian of India is 82°30'E longitude.
Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on 82°30'E longitude.
India’s north-south extent is about 3,214 km.
India’s east-west extent is about 2,933 km.
India has a land boundary of about 15,200 km.
India’s total coastline is about 7,516 km long.
Arabian Sea lies to the west of India.
Bay of Bengal lies to the east of India.
Indian Ocean lies to the south of India.
India shares land boundaries with 7 countries.
Pakistan and Afghanistan lie to the northwest of India.
China, Nepal and Bhutan lie to the north of India.
Bangladesh and Myanmar lie to the east of India.
Sri Lanka and Maldives are India’s southern neighbours.
Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait.
Lakshadweep islands are located in the Arabian Sea.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.
India’s southernmost point is Indira Point.
The Indian Ocean is named after India.
India’s central location helps in international trade.
India connects East Asia and West Asia through sea routes.
Arunachal Pradesh experiences sunrise earlier than Gujarat.
India follows a single standard time for the whole country.
Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states.
Gujarat is the westernmost state through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
Mizoram is the easternmost state through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
India’s location gives it an important position in South Asia.
India’s geographical location is favorable for cultural exchange and trade.
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