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India’s coastline length revised to 11,098.81 km following new methodology

May 01, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
India’s coastline has officially been recalculated at 11,098.81 km, marking an increase of 3,537.21 km—or nearly 50% from the previously accepted length of 7,561.60 km. The revision follows a change in the methodology used for measuring the coastline, according to a circular issued by the Union Ministry of Shipping

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