The Geography of IndiaFor a more in depth view on the geography of India using facts and figures, follow:
Facts about India
India has one of the most diverse, mixed and complicated populations in the world claiming almost 2000 social and religious groups, 18 registered national and regional languages and at an approximate guess, a population set to overtake China within three generations at nearly one Billion 350 Million inhabitants and growing fast! India's territories stretch all the way over to the Andaman Islands about 780 miles away in the Bay of Bengal and to the West, the Lakshadweep Islands lay nearly 200 mile of the coast of Kerala in Arabian sea. India geography Asia is a continent going through some amazing changes at the moment with some even bigger ones to come. India is a land of incredible diversity in every aspect but it's also one of the most crowded, over-populated and impoverished countries in the world and as its population soars and begins to overtake China's, it's going to be interesting to see what happens. Where do you put all those
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Physical map of India
More on the Geography of IndiaThe North and WestThe geography of India in the North is a complete contrast to that of the Himalayan mountain range. The Northern plain as it is known stretches right across the top of India and slopes so gradually that from the capital city of Delhi right across to the bay of Bengal in the East it only drops a minuscule 200 metres.The sacred Ganges river that brings life and support to so many people starts deep in the Himalayas before heading south to drain most of the northern plain before reaching the Brahmaputra River and eventually the Bay of Bengal. The geography of India in the Northeast is defined by the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas which defend India from Nepal. India elegantly bends around Bangladesh before coming up against another of the Himalayas mountain ranges separating it from Burma. The EastThree states in the East separate India from Pakistan starting with the much disputed region of Kashmir in the North, down to the flat lands of the Punjab and then onto the great deserts of Rajasthan. The state of Gujarat sits South of Rajsthan and is separated from Pakistan by huge marsh lands on its North before poking out into the Arabian sea on the West.The amazing marshland of Gujarat, known as the Rann of Kutch, dries out in the dry season leaving little salt islands dotted all over the strange plain. It leaves a very surreal scene and worth a visit if you can get there! The South and CentreAs the northern flats heads south they begin to rise up into a high plateau known as the Deccan. Surrounding the huge plateau on the West are the Western Ghats that lead on to the sea and then on the East the Eastern Ghats which run parallel to the sea. Both mountain ranges meet in the deep South and form the Nilgiri Hills.The Godavairi and Krishna Rivers are the two big rivers in South India and both rise on the Western side of the Western Ghats before flowing East over the Deccan and then down into the sea on the East coast. The IslandsIndia lays claim to a number of islands around its coast and much further out, an example being the Anadman and Nicobar islands.Despite being a part of India, most of the islands have very little in common with it, in fact most of the islands have far more in common, both geographically and physically with those of Indonesia, Myanmar and even the Maldives. About 300 km west of Kerala are the famous coral atolls known as Lakshadweep. Made up of 33 coral islands covering 32 sq km the islands are believed to have formed around a submerged volcano.
The geography of India and Agathi Island: One of the 33 Coral Islands that make up Lakshadweep See below for further reading about the Geography of India and related topics Ganges River Dolphin It's amazing that this wondrous creature is managing to maintain such a strong population in the world most populated river. Enviromental Issues The Environmental issues in India are huge. Whether it's the rapidly dropping water tables, mass deforestation, land degradation or river contamination, India has it all and on a massive scale. India River Ganges The river Ganges drains almost 1,000,000 Square miles of land and supports the highest density of people with a staggering population of well over 420 million people who either live on, close to or in some way rely on the river for their livelihood. See also the route of the Ganges Poverty in India The poverty in India is devastating with almost 220 million people living in dire poverty and solutions hard to find. The problem is getting so big that the poverty in India can no longer be ignored. The population of India The population of India is as diverse as they come with an estimated 1.3 Billion people and over 3000 different social, religious and economic groups and more than 40 languages. Religion in India India is considered by many as the religious centre of Asia. Thousands of years of migration and social evolution have shaped the religions in India. Hinduism, the strongest religion in India, is well known for its acceptance of other religions and this is evident throughout history as hundreds of religious groups have migrated to India to escape persecution and other various reasons. The people of India The textures and dimensions of Indian culture and society reflect the past glories and splendour of India's rich heritage, geography and culture as well as the inadequacies and equalities of modern Indian life. See also the Origins of the Indian People. The Indian Flag The flag of any nation is a precious thing, to some people anyway. A country's flag holds a lot of pride, beliefs and meanings. It is a symbol rather than mere material and it is something that an entire nation can put there trust in. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is up to you. The Best Wonders and Sights of India From the awesome Golden temple to the Majestic Taj Mahal , India has some of the most impressive structures in the world. Return Home from the Geography of India
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