India is a very Big country with different views, climate and many natural resources. It is spread from the great Himalayas in the north to the huge Indian Ocean in the south. India’s geography is very beautiful and. Now lets know more about the Indian geography.

India is located in the South of Asia and it is the seventh largest country in the world according to area. It covers arround 3,287,263 square kilometers. It is surrounded by China, Nepal, and Bhutan on the north;  Pakistan on the west; Bangladesh and Myanmar on the east; and by the Indian Ocean on the south.

The Tropic of Cancer passes from the middle of India, it divides India into almost two halves: the northern and the southern regions. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands located in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands located in the Arabian Sea are also part of India.

India is divided into five major geographical regions:

a) The Himalayan Region

The Himalayas protect India from cold winds and help in bringing monsoon rains.

b) The Northern Plains

These plains are one of the most populated regions in India because they are great for farming. States like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal are part of this region.

c) The Peninsular Plateau

The plateau is home to important rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri. It also has important mountains like the Western and Eastern Ghats.

d) The Coastal Plains and Islands

India has a long coastline of 7,516 km, with two major coastal plains:

The Western Coastal Plain

The Eastern Coastal Plain 

There are also two major island groups:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands 

Lakshadweep Islands

e) The Indian Desert

The Great Indian Desert, is in Rajasthan called as Thar Desert. It has very hot temperatures, sand dunes, and very little rainfall.

India experiences different types of climates. The major seasons in India are:

Summer (March to June),Monsoon (June to September),Winter (November to February),Autumn and Spring

India’s climate is  affected by monsoons, which bring most of the rainfall in the country.

Rivers are the very Important for Indian people. The rivers are divided into two categories:

a) Himalayan Rivers

These rivers originate from the Himalayas and they flow throughout the year. Examples:

Ganga (India’s holiest river), Yamuna, Brahmaputra

b) Peninsular Rivers

These rivers are dependent on rainfall and they can dry up in summer. Examples:

Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Narmada and Tapi.

Natural Resources

India is very rich in natural resources, such as:

Minerals: Coal, iron ore, gold, bauxite, etc.

Forests: Cover about 21% of the India’s land, providing timber, medicines, oxygen, etc.

Soils: Different types like alluvial, black soil, and red soil are available.

Wildlife

India is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. It has:

Tiger Reserves 

Elephants, Rhinos, and Lions

Bird Sanctuaries like Bharatpur

National Parks like Jim Corbett, Kaziranga, and Sundarbans