Geographical location and boundaries of India Essay

India is one of the ancient civilizations in the world. It has achieved multi-faceted socioeconomic progress during the last five decades. It has moved forward displaying remarkable progress in the field of agriculture, industry, technology and overall economic development. India has also contributed significantly to the making of world history.

• Lying between latitude 4 N to 37°6 N and from longitude 68°7 E to 97°25 E, the country is divided into almost equal parts by the Tropic of Cancer (passes from Jabalpur in MP).
• The southernmost point in Indian Territory, (in Great Nicobar Island) is the Indira Point (6°45), while Kanyakumari, also known as Cape Comorin, is the southernmost point of Indian mainland.