Divisions of India

Divisions of India The majestic Himalayan peaks in the north, the beautiful beaches in the south, the Great Indian Desert in the west and the breathtaking natural heritage in the east make India a geographically vibrant, colourful and truly incredible country. There is a varied nature of physiographic divisions in India. Though the country has many landforms based on the major differences, it is divided into the following five physiographic divisions: . The Northern Mountains . The Northern Plains . The Peninsular Plateau . The Coastal Plains . The Islands The Northern Mountains The Northern Mountains consist of the youngest and the loftiest mountain chains in the world. It was formed only a few millions years ago and formed by the folding of the earth crust due to tectonic activity. It stretches for a distance of , km from the Indus Gorge in the west to Brahmaputra Gorge in the east. The width of the Northern Mountains varies from km in Kashmir to km in Arunachal Pradesh. The Pamir Knot, popularly known as the “Roof of the World” is the connecting link between the Himalayas and the high ranges of Central Asia. From the Pamir, Himalayas extend eastward in the form of an arc shape. The term “Himalaya” is derived from Sanskrit. It means “The Abode of Snow” . Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. According to Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, Hyderabad will be the capital for both the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana till (For years from the act passed). India – Location, Relief and Drainage Not to Scale DIU DAMAN State Capital Thiruvanantha puram LEGEND State Border line Interna onal Border line Country Capital