7 amazing geographical facts about India

India has a wide range of landscapes, from the Himalayan mountains in the north to the vast Thar Desert in the west, lush Western Ghats, and the coastal plains of the east & west.
 

India boasts a coastline of approximately 7,517 kilometres along the Indian Ocean, featuring beautiful beaches and major ports.
 

One of the world's oldest urban civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization, flourished around 2500 BCE in the northwestern regions of India and parts of modern-day Pakistan.
 

Siachen Glacier, located in the northern part, is known as the world's highest battlefield, where Indian and Pakistani troops have been stationed at altitudes exceeding 20,000 ft.
 

India is home to major rivers, including the Ganges, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra, which are not only vital for agriculture & transportation but also hold immense cultural significance.
 

India is recognized as one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world, with a wide array of flora and fauna.
 

Despite being a vast country, India follows one official time zone (IST), but its vast geographical expanse means that the sun rises and sets at different times across the country.