Question

Write a brief note on India's size and location

Answer 1

India size is 3.28million square km

Answer 2

LOCATION

• India is located in the northern hemisphere of world.
• It extends between the latitudes 8°4'N to 37°6' N
• It extends between the longitudes 68°7' E to 97°25' E.
• The Tropic of Cancer passes through India.
• At the southeast of India there is Andaman and Nicobar islands.
• At the southwest there lies the Lakshadweep islands.

SIZE

• The total landmass of India is 3.28 million sq. km.
• It is the seventh largest country in terms of area.
• It has land boundary of 15,200 km.
• It covers about 2.4% of total geographical area.
• Total length of coast line is about 7516 km.