Question

Compare the extent and area of China with that of India.

Answer 1

China is a very big country in Asia. It is the 4th largest in the world with an area of about 95.97 lakh square kilometers. India is also a large country, but it is the 7th largest in the world, with an area of about 32.87 lakh square kilometers.

This means that China is almost three times bigger than India!

In terms of location, China is higher up on the globe, while India is located below it.

• China's extent: 18°N to 54°N latitude, 74°E to 135°E longitude.
• India's extent: 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitude, 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitude. 

Answer 2

Feature	China	India
Latitude	18°N to 54°N	8°4'N to 37°6'N
Longitude	74°E to 135°E	68°7'E to 97°25'E
Hemisphere	Entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.	Entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
Tropic Line	The Tropic of Cancer passes through the south.	The Tropic of Cancer divides it nearly in half.