Question

Explain about India and Brazil in terms of location, extent and their differences.

Answer 1

India and Brazil – Location and Extent

1. Location and Continent:
   1. India is located in the southern part of Asia.
   2. Brazil is located in the eastern part of South America.
2. Hemispheres:
   1. India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere.
   2. Brazil lies mostly in the Southern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere, though a small part of it lies north of the Equator.
3. Extent:
   1. India’s extent: From 8°4′ N to 37°6′ N latitudes and 68°7′ E to 97°25′ E longitudes.
   2. Brazil’s extent: From 5°15′ N to 33°45′ S latitudes and 34°45′ W to 73°48′ W longitudes.
4. Latitudinal and Longitudinal Extent:
   1. Latitudinal extent:
      1. India – 8°4′ N to 37°6′ N
      2. Brazil – 5°15′ N to 33°45′ S
   2. Longitudinal extent:
      1. India – 68°7′ E to 97°25′ E
      2. Brazil – 34°45′ W to 73°48′ W