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

Location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered significant because:

(i) India has got strategic advantage because of the Trans Indian Ocean routes that connects the Western European countries with the countries of East Asia.

(ii) The location of India has helped her in establishing close ties with West Asian and African and European countries from the western coast and with the Southeast and East Asian countries from the Eastern coast. India’s ties with other countries are based on several factors for physiological, anatomical, spiritual, technical, and material knowledge.

(iii) The location of India has not only provided the title authority of the coastline due to its longest coastline, but has also offered a distinct climate to the country than the rest of the Asian countries.