Geography

India has 4 major river systems - Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra, and peninsular rivers - supporting agriculture and livelihoods of millions.

The Thar Desert in Rajasthan is the world's 17th largest desert, covering 200,000 square kilometers across India and Pakistan.

Goa is India's smallest state by area at 3,702 square kilometers but has the highest per capita income among Indian states.

Kutch district in Gujarat is India's largest district by area, covering 45,674 square kilometers - larger than many countries including Switzerland.

India covers 3.287 million square kilometers, making it the 7th largest country by area and 2nd most populous with 1.4 billion people.

India has 7,516.6 km of land borders with 6 countries and 7,516.6 km of coastline along the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.

Mahe in Puducherry is India's smallest district by area at just 9 square kilometers, yet it has a rich cultural heritage.

The Himalayas, world's highest mountain range, spans 2,400 km across India's northern border, with Kanchenjunga being India's highest peak at 8,586m.

Rajasthan is India's largest state by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers (10.4% of India's total area), known for its deserts and forts.