7 amazing geographical facts about India

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7 amazing geographical facts about India

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<p>From the Himalayas in the north to the vast Thar Desert in the west, the lush Western Ghats, and the eastern & western coastal plains, India has a wide range of natural beauty.<br />
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Mountains to Seas

From the Himalayas in the north to the vast Thar Desert in the west, the lush Western Ghats, and the eastern & western coastal plains, India has a wide range of natural beauty.
 

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<p>India has a coastline of approximately 7,517 kilometers along the Indian Ocean. It has beautiful beaches and major seaports.<br />
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Beautiful Coastline

India has a coastline of approximately 7,517 kilometers along the Indian Ocean. It has beautiful beaches and major seaports.
 

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<p>One of the oldest urban civilizations in the world, the Indus Valley Civilization flourished around 2500 BC in the northwestern regions of India and parts of modern-day Pakistan.</p>

Indus Valley Civilization

One of the oldest urban civilizations in the world, the Indus Valley Civilization flourished around 2500 BC in the northwestern regions of India and parts of modern-day Pakistan.

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Siachen Glacier

The Siachen Glacier in the north is known as the highest battlefield in the world. Indian-Pakistani forces patrol here at an altitude of 20,000 feet.

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Rivers

India is home to major rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra. They are not only important for agriculture & transportation but also hold immense cultural significance.
 

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Vast Flora and Fauna

India is one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world. It has a wide variety of flora and fauna.
 

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Many More in India

Despite being a vast country, India follows one official time zone (IST). But the sun rises and sets at different times in its vast geographical area.

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