The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. Why?

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The Indian landmass is centrally located between east and west Asia. Through a vast stretched landmass, India is well connected to north,west and east part of the globe. The Indian Ocean connects India to Europe, west Asia and Africa in the west and the countries of east Asia making it of a great strategic significance.

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