Situated between 8 degree 4' and 37 degree 6 north latitude and 68 degree and 97 degree 25 east longitude, the country measures 3214 km from north to south and 2933 km from east to west.

Winters are cold in the north, pleasant in the south, which is closer to the equator. Summers are hot, with temperatures touching 47 Deg C in some parts. The monsoon season is roughly between June and August.