Geography of India
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
3,287,263
km² (rank #7)
Coastline
7,000
km
Highest Point
Kangchenjunga (8,586 m)
Lowest Point
Kuttanad (-2.2 m)
Area Comparison
India
3,287,263 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
India is 33.4% the size of the United States.
Climate
Varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north; arid in northwest
Terrain
Upland plain in south, flat to rolling plain along the Ganges, deserts in west, Himalayas in north
Natural Resources
Coal
Iron Ore
Manganese
Mica
Bauxite
Rare Earths
Titanium Ore
Chromite
Natural Gas
Diamonds
Petroleum
Land Use
52.8%
23.8%
23.4%
Arable: 52.8%
Forest: 23.8%
Other: 23.4%
Bordering Countries
India on the Map
Region
Asia
Southern Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is India?
India covers an area of 3,287,263 km², ranking #7 in the world by size.
What is the climate of India?
Varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north; arid in northwest
What is the highest point in India?
The highest point in India is Kangchenjunga (8,586 m).
What natural resources does India have?
India's natural resources include Coal, Iron Ore, Manganese, Mica, Bauxite, Rare Earths, Titanium Ore, Chromite, Natural Gas, Diamonds, Petroleum.
Which countries border India?
India shares land borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan.