Indian Geographical Facts

Author: S M Mathur
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 142
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129100312

Description

A unique work, compiling data from both physical and human geography of India. It encompasses a wide array of topics such as geographical terms, states and union territories, natural calamities, mountains, rivers, glaciers…as well as unusual but interesting information on twin cities of India and changed names of places.

An invaluable reference work for students, researchers and all those who aspire to know India more closely!

Contents

General Profile

States and Union Territories

Geographical Entities: Past and Present

Changed Names of Places and Features

Princely States in British India

Geographical Terms

India and the World: Time Difference

Twin Cities

World Heritage Sites

Biosphere Reserves

Notable Earthquakes

Prominent Peaks in the Himalayas

Notable Glaciers of the Himalayas

Notable Peaks in the Indian Peninsula

Principal Rivers