Definitions [1]
- Subcontinent: A subcontinent is a part of a large continent, made up of several countries that form a large mass of land.
Key Points
Key Points: India - Location, Size and Extent
- Country Name: Republic of India; Capital: New Delhi.
- Hemispheres: India is located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.
- Continent: India lies in the southern part of the Asian continent.
- Mainland Extent: India stretches from 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitudes and from 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitudes.
- Southernmost Point: Indira Point (6°45'N) is the southernmost tip of India, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
