INDIA- LOCATION 

1.1 INTRODUCTION 

1.2 INDIA ON THE GLOBE

1.3 INDIA AND IT'S NEIGHBOURS

1.1 INTRODUCTION:

India is a country located in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area and the second-most populous country in the world, after China. India shares its borders with Pakistan to the northwest, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the northeast, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. To the south, it is bounded by the Indian Ocean.

The geographic coordinates of India's mainland are approximately between 8.4°N and 37.6°N latitude and 68.7°E and 97.4°E longitude. The country has diverse geographical features, including the Himalayan mountain range in the north, the fertile plains along the Ganges River, the Thar Desert in the west, and the coastal regions along the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

India consists of 28 states and 8 union territories, each with its own capital. New Delhi, located in the northern part of the country, serves as the capital of India.

1.2 INDIA ON THE GLOBE:

India is situated in South Asia and occupies a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent. On a world map or globe, you can find India between latitudes 8.4°N and 37.6°N and longitudes 68.7°E and 97.4°E. It is bordered by Pakistan to the northwest, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the northeast, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. To the south, India is surrounded by the Indian Ocean.

If you look at a map of Asia, you will see India as a large country with a distinctive triangular shape, with the Arabian Sea to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east. The northern part of India is characterized by the towering Himalayan mountain range, which includes some of the world's highest peaks. The fertile plains of the Ganges River basin stretch across the central and northern regions, and the Thar Desert is located in the western part of the country. Coastal areas bordering the Indian Ocean provide diverse landscapes and climates.

1.3 INDIA AND IT'S NEIGHBOURS: 

India shares land borders with several countries in South Asia. Here are India's neighboring countries:

1. Pakistan: To the northwest, India shares a border with Pakistan. The Line of Control (LoC) separates the two countries in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir.

2. China: India shares its northern border with China. The boundary between the two nations is disputed in some areas, leading to occasional tensions.

3. Nepal: To the north, India shares a border with Nepal. The relationship is generally friendly, and the countries have deep cultural and historical ties.

4. Bhutan: Bhutan is situated to the northeast of India. The two countries have a close relationship, and India has played a significant role in Bhutan's development.

5. Bangladesh: To the east, India shares a border with Bangladesh. The countries have historical connections, and their relationship has improved over the years. The Ganges River delta is shared between India and Bangladesh.

6. Myanmar: India shares a border with Myanmar to the southeast. The region is known for its cultural and economic ties.

India has maritime boundaries with Sri Lanka to the south, and the Indian Ocean surrounds the southern, western, and eastern coasts of the country. These geopolitical relationships with neighboring nations significantly influence regional dynamics, trade, and diplomatic interactions.