India has a central location in Asia between East and West, as a southern extension of the Asian continent. It shares land borders with 6 countries totaling over 14,000 km. India's contacts with other parts of the world have historically occurred through land routes in the Himalayas in the north as well as ocean routes, with the Himalayan passes providing important connections for ancient travelers.

2. SIZE AND LOCATIO

5. The Indian landmass has a central
location between the East and the West
Asia. India is a southward extension of
the Asian Continent. The trans Indian
Ocean routes which connect the
countries of East Asia provide a
Strategic central location to India

6. Borders shared with countries
Bangaladesh 4,053
Bhutan 605km
Burma 1,463 km
China 3,380 km
Nepal 1, 690 km
Pakistan 2,912 km

8. India’s contacts with the world have
continued through the ages but her
relationships through the land routes are
much older than her maritime contracts.
The various passes across the mountains in
the north have provided Passages to the
ancient travellers, while the oceans
restricted such interaction for a long time

12. 1) Punjab Himalayas
2) Kumaon Himalayas
3) Nepal Himalayas