Mainland India is a geo-political term sometimes used to refer to India excluding the region of Northeast India and the disputed territory of Kashmir,[1] with the north-east connected by the Siliguri Corridor.[2][3][4][5][6]
India's international borders in Kashmir (left) and Northeast India (right), outside of mainland India, are disputed by Pakistan and China (centre).
In a geographical context, Mainland India includes the entirety of India (including Northeast India) in continental Asia, excluding islands such as the union territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
Geopolitical term
editMainland India has been noted for having neglected Northeast India to a significant extent due to the Northeast's distinctness,[7] with the Northeast having become somewhat alienated as a result,[4][8] and ending up trending towards East Asian cultural influences as a result.[9]
See also
edit- Geography of India
- List of islands of India, considered distinct from mainland India
- Indian Himalayan Region, including non-mainland India
- China proper
References
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