India’s Geography By: Ronan Maye, Muhammad Hussain, Briana Schumacher, Rachel Rosenbaun and Joe Hallal.

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India’s Geography By: Ronan Maye, Muhammad Hussain, Briana Schumacher, Rachel Rosenbaun and Joe Hallal

Location Bordering Countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, Nepal and Pakistan Subdivisions: Himalayas in the north, Indo-Gangetic Plain, and plateau in central and southern portions of the country. Located in Southeast Asia

Topography The Himalayas The northeast of India contains part of the Himalayas, the largest mountain range in the world. Mountain Range Facts The Himalayas stretch from East to West India for 2500km. The Himalayas contain some of the tallest and oldest mountains on Earth. Other Facts Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean border India. Much of the geographic features in India contain religious significance for Hinduism.

Ganges River The Ganges is important for irrigation and electricity. The Ganges is polluted because the Indian population uses it as a bathroom. Many diseases such as cholera are transmitted via the Ganges. Religious significance- In Hinduism its considered some what of a pilgrimage to take a dip in the Ganges and this leads to more disease and death.

Ganges Delta The Ganges Delta is the largest Delta in the world. The main channel from the Ganges River and the Brahmaputra River flow into the delta. The Delta is located in Bangladesh and India. Between 125 and 143 million people live on the Delta. The Delta contains some of the most fertile land in Asia. Flooding is a major problem due to monsoons and the rivers.

Cities of india

Cities Mumbai Delhi Bangalore Size: 484 sq km Location: Western India Characterization: -Wealthiest city in India -Commercial and entertainment capital of India Size: 1,400 sq km Location: Northern India Characterization: Capital of India -A major political, cultural, and commercial city -Houses many ancient and medieval monuments and archaeological sites Size: 741 sq km Location: Southern India Characterization: -Icon of India’s technology revolution -Many financing companies

India is slightly more than 1/3 rd the size of the United States

Natural Resources