India is located in Southern Asia. It falls within the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. India's latitude ranges from 8°4'N to 37°6'N and its longitude ranges from 68°7'E to 97°25'E. India shares land borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Its coastline borders the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. India's location has supported trade through its large coastal area and connections to Western Asia, Europe, and Africa via the west coast and to Eastern and Southeastern Asia via the Bay of Bengal.