The Island Groups

⇒ Lakshadweep is a group of 36 coral islands in the Arabian Sea. It is located 300 km to the west of the coast of Kerala.

⇒ Andaman and Nicobar islands are a group of about 572 islands. Most of these islands are uninhabited.

⇒ Andaman and Nicobar islands (of volcanic origin) are separated by the Ten Degree Channel because 10°N latitude passes through this place.

⇒ Due to the vastness of the country and a variety of relief features there are regional variations in the climate of India. The interior of the country, specially in the north, has a continental type of climate.

⇒ The coastal areas have a more equable climate. In mountainous areas, altitude determines the climate. There is a great deal of variation in the amount of annual rainfall.

⇒ In June, the highest temperature in Rajasthan may go up to 55°C. But, in Drass and Kargil the night temperature in January may go down to -45°C to -50°C.

⇒ Mawsynram and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya have an annual rainfall of 11,873 mm (467 in) and 11,430 mm (450 in) respectively. But, in the Thar Desert the annual rainfall is less than 500 mm (20 in).

⇒ Along the Malabar Coast (Kerala) the annual range of temperature is about 3°C. But, it is 20°C in Hissar, Ambala and other parts of the interior.

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