How has the location of Indian landmass between east and west helped in the development of trade and culture?

The location of Indian landmass between east and west has an eminent location in the development of trade and culture.

i. South India is a peninsular region. The peninsular region is the region which is bounded by sea from three sides.

ii. India has a long coastline of 7516 km which is not the case with any other country in Asia.

iii. The Indian Ocean connects India with Africa and Gulf countries which provide India oil.

iv. It is also a centre between Africa and other East Asian countries which increases its importance in trade and culture of Asia.