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Explain the significance of India’s location in the Indian Ocean region. Give at least three points.
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- India’s location in the Indian Ocean region is significant for the following reasons:
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- It gives India a strategic advantage in terms of trade and commerce with the countries of East Africa, West Asia and Southeast Asia.
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- It enables India to influence the maritime security and political affairs of the region, as well as to cooperate with other countries on issues such as anti-piracy, disaster management and humanitarian assistance.
- It provides India with a rich source of marine resources , such as fish, minerals, oil and gas, as well as opportunities for exploration and development of renewable energy sources , such as wind and solar power.
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