India’s Neighbors
India occupies a place of importance in South Asia and has 28 States and 8 Union Territories. The boundary of India is shared with Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and China. Maldives and Sri Lanka are the southern neighbors across the sea consisting of two island countries. Sri Lanka and India are separated by Pak Strait, a narrow strip of sea. They are the important neighbors of India.
Size and Location of India
India often called Bharat or Hindustan, is one of the most culturally rich and influential countries in Asia. It lies in the northern hemisphere, centrally located amidst eastern and western Asia. The country is located north of the equator between 84′ N to 37°6′ N latitude and 68°7′ E to 97°25′ E longitude. The total size and geographical area of India stands at 3,287,263 square kilometers.
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