Name the two island nations of indian ocean?India's geographical location is favourable to international trade and commerce. Explain this situation?
1) The two island nations of Indian ocean: The Maldives and Sri Lanka
2) India 's geographical location is favourable to international trade and commerce because it has a coast of 7,517 km. India lies midway between the Far East and the Middle East. The Trans-Indian Ocean routes connecting the industrially developed countries of Europe in the west and the underdeveloped countries of east Asia pass close by. India being centrally located in South Asia, she enjoys an advantageous-position for doing trade with Australia and the countries of Africa, the Middle East and the Far East. Thus, India dominates the Indian Ocean and commands an important strategic position.