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We have already learnt that India covers a large area of the world. The southern part of India looks

like a cone. It is known as peninsula. It is surrounded by Arabian Sea on the west and the Bay of

Bengal on the east. The third largest Indian Ocean is on the south of India.

The northern part of India is covered with high mountain ranges saving our country from high

winds. The coastline of the mainland is about 6100 kilometres long. The total length of the

coastline along with the islands is about 7500 kilometres.

India has many countries along its boundaries. Their names are:

1. Pakistan 2. Afghanistan 3. China 4.Nepal

5. Bhutan 6. Myanmar 7. Bangladesh

Quick Fact

 India is the world's largest democracy, with 1.2 billion people.
 The name 'India' is derived from the River Indus.

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