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Land Area and Neighboring Countries |
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Political Divisions |
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Physical Divisions |
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Beauty of India |
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India is a country located in the continent called Asia. It is the seventh-largest country in the whole world by size. This means there are only six countries bigger than India. But when it comes to people living in the country, India is the second-largest in the world. Only China has more people than India.
India is often likened to a kite, broad in the middle and narrow at thetop and bottom, giving it a unique and recognizable shape. The State of Jammu and Kashmir is metaphorically described as a crown onMother India's head, symbolizing its significance and beauty.
India shares its borders (the lines between countries) with many other countries. The countries that are right next to India on land are:
Some countries are not connected by land, but they are close to India across the sea. These countries are:
Neighbouring Countries of India
India also has islands, which are pieces of land surrounded by water. Two main groups of islands belong to India:
India is the seventh-largest country in the world by size. The six countries bigger than India are (in serial order):
Six Countries larger than India
Stated & Union territories in India
On a map of India (called a political map), you can see the names of all the states and Union Territories. Each state and Union Territory has a capital city, which is like the main city where the government works from.
Here are a few more interesting facts about India’s states:
Rajasthan is the largest state in India in terms of area, which means it covers the most land.
Goa is the smallest state in terms of area.
In the north-eastern part of India, there are seven states that are grouped together and called the Seven Sisters.
Seven Sisters States
A new state called Telangana was created from the state of Andhra Pradesh.
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India's physical landscape is characterized by remarkable diversity:
Physical Divisions of India
Landscapes in India
Heritage of India
Spiritual Retreats
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