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Do you recall your lesson on latitudes and longitudes? Look at the map. Can you read, approximately, the latitude and longitude where India lies?

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India lies approximately between 8°N to 37°N latitude and 68°E to 97°E longitude. These coordinates place India in the northern and eastern hemispheres, in the tropical and subtropical zones, which significantly influence its climate and day-night durations across different regions.

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    1. India is located roughly between 8°4’N and 37°6’N latitude and 68°7’E and 97°25’E longitude. This places the country in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India, dividing it into tropical and subtropical zones. These coordinates influence India’s weather, vegetation and seasonal patterns. The southern part is hotter and humid, while the northern part is cooler. Understanding latitude and longitude helps locate any place precisely on the globe.

       

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