India’s Strategic Location in the Global and Regional Contexts
India’s location gives it a rare combination of continental reach and maritime centrality, making it a natural pivot between Asia, Africa, and Europe and a core player in the Indo-Pacific region. This position turns India into a bridge between land and sea routes, enhancing its trade, security, and geopolitical influence across the Indian Ocean and beyond.
Geographical Context and Spatial Setting
- India is located entirely in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, extending between 8°4′N to 37°6′N latitudes and 68°7′E to 97°25′E longitudes.
- Its central position in South Asia connects it with West Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean ....
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