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🇮🇳 India Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

India is a country in South Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 3,287,263 km² and has a coastline of 7,517 km. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
South Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
3,287,263 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
435/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
7,517 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+5:30
UTC offset
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Independence
1947
established
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Climate
Highly varied — tropical south, arid northwest, alpine north
general type

Location and Position

India is situated in South Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. The country has a coastline of 7,517 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

India covers a total area of 3,287,263 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 1.43B across this area, the population density is 435/km². The capital city is New Delhi.

Climate

The climate of India is highly varied — tropical south, arid northwest, alpine north. The best time to visit is generally October–March, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering India

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Pakistan
Islamabad
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China
Beijing
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Nepal
Kathmandu
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Bhutan
Thimphu
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Bangladesh
Dhaka
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Myanmar
Naypyidaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is India located?

India is located in South Asia, Asia. The capital city is New Delhi.

How large is India?

India has a total area of 3,287,263 km² with a population density of 435/km².

What countries border India?

India shares land borders with: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar.

What is the climate of India?

The climate of India is Highly varied — tropical south, arid northwest, alpine north. The best time to visit is October–March.

What timezone is India in?

India observes UTC+5:30 timezone.

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