what is the significance of India Central location ?
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India is centrally located between the East and the West Asia. India is strategically located at the centre of the trans-Indian Ocean routes which connect the European countries in the west and the countries of East Asia. India could establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the western coast.
India's central location is of great significance.
Due to its central location at the head of the Indian Ocean,countries of East Africa,West Asia and South-East Asia and East asia could be reached through sea routes.
Due to its central location,India is connected with Europe,North America and South America through both the routes-The cape of good hope and the Suez Canal.
India can also reach Canada and USA through the Strait of Malacca.
India is favourably located on the world's highway of trade and commerce both to east and west.