What are the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of india?
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That’s a great question about India's geography.
From south to north, its mainland stretches from 8°4' North to 37°6' North latitude. This vast range is what gives the country such a diverse climate. Interestingly, if you include the islands, the absolute southernmost tip is Indira Point, which sits at 6°45' North.
Looking from west to east, India lies between 68°7' East and 97°25' East longitude. This wide expanse is quite significant. It creates a time lag of almost two hours between the country's easternmost and westernmost points, even though everyone follows a single standard time zone.
Hope this helps clarify its position on the map for you