Geography
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The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India is approximately 8°N to 37°N and 68°E to 97°E.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands extend further southwards and add to its latitudinal extent.
The north-south extent of mainland India from Kashmir in the north to Kanniyakumari in the south is 3214 km. Its west to east extent from Rann of Kutchh in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east is 2933 km. The length of the coastline along the peninsular India is about 6100 km.
The Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) passes through the middle of the country, dividing it into two latitudinal halves, north temperate and south tropical lands. It passes through the state of Madhya Pradesh, covering the longest distance.
Cape Camorin in Tamil Nadu near Kanniyakumari is the southernmost tip of India.