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Deserts

A desert can be defined as an area where there is less rainfall.
As it is a very dry area, few crops grow here. Deserts are very
hot in summers and extremely cold in winters. The Thar Desert

is an example of desert in India.
desert
The Coastal Plains

A coast is a vast stretch of land along the sea. India has a
widespread coastline of about 7,000 kilometres. It stretches

from Gujarat in the west up to West Bengal in the east. The
coastal plains of our country are divided into two parts, namely,

coastal plain the Western and the Eastern Coastal Plains.

The Group of Islands

India has two groups of islands – the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands,

also known as the Emerald Islands,
and the Lakshadweep Islands, the
smallest among the Union Territories.

Lakshadweep Islands are also known Andaman and Nicobar Lakshadweep Island
Island
as the coral islands of the country.

Important Places and Monuments

Let’s learn about some important and famous places and monuments located in different

places in India.

Amarnath Cave

Amarnath cave is situated in the Himalayas (Jammu and
Kashmir). It is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites. Inside

the cave, a naturally formed ice shiva linga is worshipped. Every
year thousands of devotees trek through the valleys and snow-
covered mountains to reach this holy shrine.
Amarnath cave

Pilgrimage: A journey to a holy place for religious reasons

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