India Location, Extent and its Neighbours — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies
Summary of India Location, Extent and its Neighbours for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Social Studies syllabus.
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Overview
India is a beautiful and diverse country located in South Asia. It is surrounded by water on three sides and shares land borders with several countries. In this chapter, we learn about where India is located on the globe, how big it is, and which countries are its neighbours. Understanding these fac
Key Concepts
India lies in the Northern Hemisphere
India lies in the Northern Hemisphere. It is located between latitudes 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N, and longitudes 68°7′ E and 97°25′ E. The Tropic of Cancer (
India is the seventh largest country
India is the seventh largest country in the world by area, covering about 3.28 million square kilometres. Its north-south length is about 3,214 km and
India shares its borders with seven
India shares its borders with seven neighbouring countries: Pakistan and Afghanistan in the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan in the north; Bangladesh an
Learning Objectives
- Locate India on the map of Asia and the world
- Identify India’s neighbouring countries and locate them on a map
- Compare India’s size with that of its neighbouring countries
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