- Haryana is located in the northwest India between 27 degree 39' N to 30 degree 35' N latitude and between 74 degree 28' E to 77 degree 36' E longitude and at an altitude of 700-3600 ft above sea level.
- Haryana is a landlocked state in the North Western region of India and having area of 44,212 Sq Km which is 1.34% of the total geographical area of country.
- It is surrounded by
- Himachal Pradesh in North,
- Uttar Pradesh in East,
- Punjab in West and
- Rajasthan in South
- Haryana is extremely hot in summer (around 45°C/113°F) and mild in winter.
- The hottest months are May & June and coldest are December & January
- Geographically Sirsa(4,277sq. km) is the largest district while Faridabad(792 sq. km) is the smallest district of Haryana
- Faridabad is most densely populated district of Haryana
Haryana has following four main geographical features:
- The Yamuna-Ghaggar plain forming the largest part of the state.
- Shivalik Hills to the northeast in foothills of Himalayas.
- Semi-desert dry sandy plain to the south-west.
- Aravali Hills in the south.
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