PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Maldive Islands are a series of coral atolls built up from the crowns of a submerged ancient volcanic mountain range.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spread over 9000 square km, the Maldives is a narrow chain of coral atolls in the Indian Ocean. It’s made up of around 1 200 islands consisting of live coral reefs and sandbars. The islands have no rivers or lakes and no hills, although on certain islands, some dunes can reach around 2.5 metres.
Detailed explanation-3: -The land area of all the islands amounts to 298 sq km. The Maldives has no hills, but some islands have dunes which can reach 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) above sea level, like the NW coast of Hithadhoo (Seenu Atoll) in Addu Atoll. Islands are too small to have rivers, but small lakes and marshes can be found in some of them.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Maldives is a tropical paradise located in the Indian Ocean, known for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and luxurious resorts.
Detailed explanation-5: -Nestled southwest of Sri Lanka and India, Maldives is an archipelagic nation located in the Indian Ocean and also the smallest country in Asia.