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