India is located in South Asia and is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayas and the sea. It is the seventh largest country in the world in terms of area and has a population of over 1. The largest countries in the world by area are:. The northern part is a vast region that stretches from east to west, made up of flat plains and the majestic Himalayan mountains.
The southern part, below the Tropic of Cancer, is shaped like a triangle, with its base in the north and its tip pointing south. This region mainly consists of the peninsular plateau, but it also includes the coastal areas on the east and west. From the state of Gujarat in the west to the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the east, there is a two-hour difference in time.
To ensure uniformity, the time along the Standard Meridian of India 82 degrees 30 minutes east , which passes through Mirzapur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is taken as the standard time for the entire country.
The coastline of mainland India, excluding the Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands, stretches for approximately 5, kilometers. The Himalayas are the youngest fold mountains in the world. They surround India on the north, northwest, and northeast.
The Himalayas and the mountains around them are made up of very old rocks that were formed under the sea. The Indo-Gangetic plains are located to the south of the Himalayas.
