India

Flag Description Three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green with a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered in the white band; similar to the flag of niger, which has a small orange disk centered in the white band. Currency Indian rupee. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southern asia, bordering the arabian sea and the bay of bengal, between burma and pakistan. Climate Varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north. Terrain Upland plain (deccan plateau) in south, flat to rolling plain along the ganges, deserts in west, himalayas in north. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Indian Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Kanchenjunga 8,598 m.

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India

This is a map of India. The map illustrates the location of New Delhi and its proximity to Panaji, Mumbai, Madurai, and the Arabian Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Pakistan / China / Burma

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