Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c13.13
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c13.13
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As Wallace has pointed out, it is seldom realised that the dimensions of the Archipelago are really continental. "If transferred to Europe and the western extremity placed on lands' End, New-Guinea would spread over Turkey." It extends over 50 degrees of longitude (100° to 50°) and nearly 25 degrees of latitude (10°S. to 15°N.)