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Everybody knows that the great reversed triangle of land, with its base in the north and its apex in the south, which is
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"Everybody knows that the great reversed triangle of land, with its base in the north and its apex in the south, which is called India, embraces fourteen hundred thousand square miles, upon which is spread unequally a population of one hundred and eighty millions of souls"

- Jules Verne

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This quote by Jules Verne is referring to the geographical shape of India. He is describing India as a reversed triangle, with its base in the north and its apex in the south. This triangle incorporates a location of 1.4 million square miles, and is home to a population of 180 million individuals. This quote is highlighting the huge size of India, both in terms of its landmass and its population. It is likewise stressing the unequal circulation of the population, as the population is spread out over such a big location. This quote is a testament to the size and variety of India, and the numerous people who call it house.

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Jules Verne This quote is written / told by Jules Verne between February 8, 1828 and March 24, 1905. He was a famous Author from France. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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