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This document provides information about India's geography, climate, and culture. It notes that India is located in southern Asia, separated from the rest of the continent by the Himalayan Mountains. It has a variety of landscapes, including deserts, jungles, forests, and farmland. The major rivers are the Indus and Ganges. The capital of India is New Delhi. The document also discusses India's diverse climate regions and monsoon seasons, and highlights some cultural aspects like clothing, festivals, and the Taj Mahal mausoleum.

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Geography of south asia powerpoint 2011
India is a large country in southern Asia. It is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayan Mountains. Because it is so big and cut off from the rest of the continent, it is called a subcontinent. To the south of India is the Indian Ocean. India is the seventh largest country in the world. It has deserts, jungles, mountains, forests, and farms. The major rivers are the Indus River and the Ganges River. Big cities include New Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay, and Bangalore. India has half as many states as the U.S. has. How many states are in India?
South Asia
Satellite View of South Asia
The Size of South Asia
Countries Afghanistan China Iran Nepal Bhutan Pakistan Myanmar India Bangladesh Sri Lanka
Geography of south asia powerpoint 2011
Bodies of Water R. s Brahmaputr du a R. In Gang es R. Bay of Bengal Arabian Sea Indian Ocean
The Ganges River System 1,560 miles long
Mata Ganga (Mother Ganges)
The Brahmaputra River System 1,800 miles long
Flooding on the Brahmaputra
The Indus River System 1,975 miles long
Valleys /Plains Indo-G anges Plain
Mountains & Peaks Hin d u K Kara ush koran Mts Pa ber . y I ss Kh I Hi m ala Mt. Everest ya s lls dhy a Hi Vin t s ha We G n st t er ern E as Gh a ts
Hindu Kush
The Himalayas him [snow] aalaya [home] Mt. Everest is 29,035 feet. It is the highest mt. peak in the world.
The Himalayas
Fire Rim of the Pacific
the Tsunam Devastation is 100,000s dead!
Deserts /Plateaus Tibetan Plateau r Tha t er Des Deccan Plateau
The Deccan Plateau 31,800 square miles in size. Elevation range: 2,000 8,000 feet high. From the Sanskrit word, dakshina [the south].
The Tibetan Plateau The Roof of the World. average elevation is 16,400 feet.
The Thar Desert The Great Indian Desert 200 - 1500 feet in elevation. up to 127尊F in July.
Geography of south asia powerpoint 2011
December to March ~~~~ Cold April to May ~~~~ Very hot (Often over 100 degrees) June to September ~~~~ Monsoon season October to November ~~~ less rain MONSOONS Monsoons are huge rain storms that come in from the Indian Ocean. They bring enough rain to supply water for the whole year. These storms have strong winds. They can flood and destroy farms and houses. Some have even killed people.
Climate Regions of South Asia
Winter Monsoons: November - April
Summer Monsoons: May- Oct.
Monsoon Season Nearly all of the rainfall for the entire year falls during the monsoon season. The economy depended on the monsoon season in order for the farmers to grow crops. The monsoon season made the land fertile for crops.
Fun Facts About India
At about the same time the pilgrims were landing at Plymouth Rock, the Taj Mahal was built. That was almost 400 years ago. It took over ten years to build. More than twenty thousand people and one thousand elephants helped build it. . . .but why was it built? Any ideas? The Taj Mahal is in Agra near the capital of India. What is the capital of India?
Shah Jahan was the emperor of India from 1628 to 1658. He deeply loved his wife Mumtaz Mahal. She died in 1631 when she was giving birth to their fourteenth child. The emperor was so heartbroken that he decided to build a massive tomb in honor of their love. The two of them were buried together inside the Taj Mahal. Since Shah Jahan loved his wife so much, he used only the finest marble. He also made sure that beautiful gems decorated her tomb. The Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world. It is also a great tribute to love.
The Hindu New Year falls in October or November of each year. It is called Diwali, the Festival of Lights. For Diwali, people get dressed up in new clothes, send cards to friends and family, and give out presents. Since it is the Festival of Lights, fireworks light up the sky. What American Holidays are celebrated like Diwali?
Many women in India wear beautiful saris. Their clothing is brightly colored. For special events, women wear saris with gold embroidery and sequins. Men usually wear dhotis. They are loose pants, similar to pajamas. In big cities, men wear American style clothing. Children wear jeans, T-shirts, and skirts at home. They usually have uniforms for school. Indian women love to wear jewelry. They wear earrings, nose rings, bangles (bracelets), anklets, rings, necklaces, and even jewelry in their hair!
Pitara for Kids - http:www.pitara.com This site contains books, stories, folk tales, and activities for children. We Are India - http://weareindia.com/ This site contains photos and other links on culture, traditions, and art. Welcome to India - http://www.welcometoindia.com/culture This site contains info on culture, music, food, travel and more. History of India - http://www.historyofindia.com/home.html This site covers ancient, medieval, British, and modern history. India for Kids Snaith Primary School http://www.home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/India.htm This site shows a slideshow trip to India for children ages 7-9. With lots of great links, photos, stories, and activities, this site is highly recommended.
Chantal Boulanger: Indian saris-research http:www.devi.net/sari.html This site has photos of saris and other Indian clothing. It also has other links. Really Cookin Recipes for Kids www2.whirlpool.com/html/homelife/cookin/India.htm This site has Indian recipes for children to make. Experience India - http://www.vijnanakalavedi.org/ This site tells about different Indian art, music, and dance. It also contains great photographs, video clips, and music clips. India Parenting http://www.indiaparenting.com/Indiaculture/index.htm

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Geography of south asia powerpoint 2011

  • 2. India is a large country in southern Asia. It is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayan Mountains. Because it is so big and cut off from the rest of the continent, it is called a subcontinent. To the south of India is the Indian Ocean. India is the seventh largest country in the world. It has deserts, jungles, mountains, forests, and farms. The major rivers are the Indus River and the Ganges River. Big cities include New Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay, and Bangalore. India has half as many states as the U.S. has. How many states are in India?
  • 4. Satellite View of South Asia
  • 6. Countries Afghanistan China Iran Nepal Bhutan Pakistan Myanmar India Bangladesh Sri Lanka
  • 8. Bodies of Water R. s Brahmaputr du a R. In Gang es R. Bay of Bengal Arabian Sea Indian Ocean
  • 9. The Ganges River System 1,560 miles long
  • 11. The Brahmaputra River System 1,800 miles long
  • 12. Flooding on the Brahmaputra
  • 13. The Indus River System 1,975 miles long
  • 14. Valleys /Plains Indo-G anges Plain
  • 15. Mountains & Peaks Hin d u K Kara ush koran Mts Pa ber . y I ss Kh I Hi m ala Mt. Everest ya s lls dhy a Hi Vin t s ha We G n st t er ern E as Gh a ts
  • 17. The Himalayas him [snow] aalaya [home] Mt. Everest is 29,035 feet. It is the highest mt. peak in the world.
  • 19. Fire Rim of the Pacific
  • 20. the Tsunam Devastation is 100,000s dead!
  • 21. Deserts /Plateaus Tibetan Plateau r Tha t er Des Deccan Plateau
  • 22. The Deccan Plateau 31,800 square miles in size. Elevation range: 2,000 8,000 feet high. From the Sanskrit word, dakshina [the south].
  • 23. The Tibetan Plateau The Roof of the World. average elevation is 16,400 feet.
  • 24. The Thar Desert The Great Indian Desert 200 - 1500 feet in elevation. up to 127尊F in July.
  • 26. December to March ~~~~ Cold April to May ~~~~ Very hot (Often over 100 degrees) June to September ~~~~ Monsoon season October to November ~~~ less rain MONSOONS Monsoons are huge rain storms that come in from the Indian Ocean. They bring enough rain to supply water for the whole year. These storms have strong winds. They can flood and destroy farms and houses. Some have even killed people.
  • 27. Climate Regions of South Asia
  • 30. Monsoon Season Nearly all of the rainfall for the entire year falls during the monsoon season. The economy depended on the monsoon season in order for the farmers to grow crops. The monsoon season made the land fertile for crops.
  • 32. At about the same time the pilgrims were landing at Plymouth Rock, the Taj Mahal was built. That was almost 400 years ago. It took over ten years to build. More than twenty thousand people and one thousand elephants helped build it. . . .but why was it built? Any ideas? The Taj Mahal is in Agra near the capital of India. What is the capital of India?
  • 33. Shah Jahan was the emperor of India from 1628 to 1658. He deeply loved his wife Mumtaz Mahal. She died in 1631 when she was giving birth to their fourteenth child. The emperor was so heartbroken that he decided to build a massive tomb in honor of their love. The two of them were buried together inside the Taj Mahal. Since Shah Jahan loved his wife so much, he used only the finest marble. He also made sure that beautiful gems decorated her tomb. The Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world. It is also a great tribute to love.
  • 34. The Hindu New Year falls in October or November of each year. It is called Diwali, the Festival of Lights. For Diwali, people get dressed up in new clothes, send cards to friends and family, and give out presents. Since it is the Festival of Lights, fireworks light up the sky. What American Holidays are celebrated like Diwali?
  • 35. Many women in India wear beautiful saris. Their clothing is brightly colored. For special events, women wear saris with gold embroidery and sequins. Men usually wear dhotis. They are loose pants, similar to pajamas. In big cities, men wear American style clothing. Children wear jeans, T-shirts, and skirts at home. They usually have uniforms for school. Indian women love to wear jewelry. They wear earrings, nose rings, bangles (bracelets), anklets, rings, necklaces, and even jewelry in their hair!
  • 36. Pitara for Kids - http:www.pitara.com This site contains books, stories, folk tales, and activities for children. We Are India - http://weareindia.com/ This site contains photos and other links on culture, traditions, and art. Welcome to India - http://www.welcometoindia.com/culture This site contains info on culture, music, food, travel and more. History of India - http://www.historyofindia.com/home.html This site covers ancient, medieval, British, and modern history. India for Kids Snaith Primary School http://www.home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/India.htm This site shows a slideshow trip to India for children ages 7-9. With lots of great links, photos, stories, and activities, this site is highly recommended.
  • 37. Chantal Boulanger: Indian saris-research http:www.devi.net/sari.html This site has photos of saris and other Indian clothing. It also has other links. Really Cookin Recipes for Kids www2.whirlpool.com/html/homelife/cookin/India.htm This site has Indian recipes for children to make. Experience India - http://www.vijnanakalavedi.org/ This site tells about different Indian art, music, and dance. It also contains great photographs, video clips, and music clips. India Parenting http://www.indiaparenting.com/Indiaculture/index.htm