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As of 2009, the Indian Plate is moving northeast at 5 cm/yr (2 in/yr), while the Eurasian Plate is moving north at only 2 cm/yr (0.8 in/yr). India is thus referred to as the "fastest continent". [9] This is causing the Eurasian Plate to deform, and the Indian Plate to compress at a rate of 4 cm/yr (1.6 in/yr).
The Indian plate (or India plate) is a minor tectonic plate straddling the equator in the Eastern Hemisphere. Originally a part of the ancient continent of Gondwana , the Indian plate broke away from the other fragments of Gondwana 100 million years ago and began moving north, carrying Insular India with it. [ 2 ]
The list of states and union territories of the Republic of India by area is ordered from largest to ... 1.799 (5.071) [d] 18 (S17) Himachal Pradesh: 55,673 Northern ...
The cartography of India begins with early charts for navigation [1] and constructional plans for buildings. [2] Indian traditions influenced Tibetan [ 3 ] and Islamic traditions , [ 4 ] and in turn, were influenced by the British cartographers who solidified modern concepts into India's map making.
[1] [2] The boundary of the continental collision between these plates, called the Chaman Fault, traverses modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Indian subcontinent is typically defined to include the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, [note 1] Maldives, [note 2] Nepal, [note 3] Pakistan, [note 4] and Sri Lanka.
This list is about the area of largest cities in India. The cities are ranked by the area governed by local political bodies such as municipal corporations. For the list of largest metropolitan areas, see List of metropolitan areas in India. Greater Jaipur and Heritage Jaipur became two separate municipal corporations, so are not on the list.
India became an independent nation in 1947 after a struggle for independence led by influential figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Subash Chandra Bose and underwent a violent partition. India (as of April 2023) is the most populous country with over 1.4 billion people, and is also the most populous democracy in the world.
The usage of these maps in India, Pakistan and China are governed by different laws that restrict depictions of boundaries other than what is officially recognized by the state. Please check local laws and modify the map accordingly before use.