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India Location, Extent and its Neighbours

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

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Topics in India Location, Extent and its Neighbours

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India's Location

  • India is in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • It lies between latitudes 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N and longitudes 68°7′ E and 97°25′ E.
  • The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ N) passes through the middle of India.
2

Size of India

  • India is the 7th largest country in the world by area.
  • Total area is about 3,280,000 square km.
  • This is about 2.4% of the total land area of the world.
3

India's Neighbours

  • India shares borders with 9 neighbouring countries.
  • Neighbours in the west: Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Neighbours in the east: Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Key Concepts

Central concept: India's Geographical Position and Neighbours

Location of IndiaExtent of IndiaIndia as a PeninsulaNeighbouring CountriesStates and Union Territories

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India Location, Extent and its Neighbours covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 5 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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