What are the implications of large land boundaries and vast coastline of India?
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India’s land boundary is 15,200 Km, surrounded by neighbouring country.
• India spends lot on protection of border.
• Vast Coastline helps in international trade and marine resources.
Implications of having large boundaries and vast coastline :-
1) India has a strategic position in South Asia, which connects both East and West Asia.
2) Its strategic location helps the country to maintain trade and commerce links with countries in both East and West Asia.
3) It helps in greater social contact and cultural exchange with other countries.
4) India can easily establish connectivity with European and African countries.
5) The great Himalayas in the North serve as a natural barrier from any of intrusion thereby give it a military and political advantage.
6) Moderating effect caused because of proximity to sea which is dominating in the peninsular region and determines a maritime type of climate.
7) A greater number of ports leading to a higher trade.
8) Large amount of marine resources.