The Himalayan range in the north acts as the perfect meteorological barrier for the whole country. Even though it falls under Monsoon
climatical category, the climate varies from one place to another. Also despite the country's size and its varied relief, the seasonal rhythm
of the monsoon is apparent throughout.Some mountains are adjoined to the north by China Nepal and Bhutan.A series of mountain ranges separate
India from Burma. Although much of northern India lies beyond the tropical zone, the entire country has a tropical climate marked by
relatively high temperatures and dry winters.
Rainfall is very heavy in the north-eastern region, the western slopes of the Western Ghats and parts of the Himalayas, all of which receive
over 2,000 mm annually. The eastern part of the peninsula, extending up to the northern plains, receives rainfall varying from 1,000 to 2,000
mm a year, while the area from Western Deccan up to the Punjab plains gets between 100 mm and 500 mm a year. Rajasthan , Kachchh and Ladakh
have hardly any rainfall.The population of India crossed the billion mark at the turn of the millenium.
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