India's Biogeographic Zones

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Himalayan Zone

Back

Cold deserts, alpine meadows, coniferous forests

Front

Desert Zone

Back

Thar Desert, arid climate, sparse vegetation

Front

Western Ghats

Back

Tropical rainforests, high biodiversity

Front

Deccan Plateau

Back

Dry deciduous forests, volcanic soil

Front

Gangetic Plains

Back

Alluvial soil, fertile agricultural land

Front

Coastal Zone

Back

Mangroves, estuaries, sandy beaches

Front

Northeast Zone

Back

Dense forests, high rainfall, unique flora

Front

Islands Zone

Back

Andaman & Nicobar, coral reefs, marine life

Front

Semi-Arid Zone

Back

Grasslands, thorny bushes, low rainfall

Front

Trans-Himalayan Zone

Back

Cold deserts, sparse vegetation, unique fauna