British India flag-map |
The Indian flag-map |
The republic of India is located in the south continent of Asia. It shares land borders with six countries: Pakistan, Burma, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is the seventh largest country in the world, with a total area of 3,287,263 square kilometers. 2,973,193 square kilometers of land, and 314,070 square kilometers of water. India is known for its extraordinary climate and range of landscapes, that extend from the Himalayan peaks in the north and south, to the Indian ocean coastline. |