Facts about India

Important Facts about India

India is a large and diverse country located in South Asia. It is known for its culture, history, nature and economic development. Below are some important facts about India:

General Information:

Country Name: India (in English: India)

Official Name: Republic of India

Capital: New Delhi

Region: South Asia

Area: 32,87,263 square kilometers (seventh largest country in the world)

Population: About 1.4 billion (as of 2023, surpassing China to become the world first in population)

Bordering Countries: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka by sea.

Administrative System:

Government: Democratic Republic

President: The President of India is the highest constitutional office of the country.

Prime Minister: The head of the country administration.

Parliament: Bicameral (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).

Language:

Official language:

Hindi (Devanagari script) and English. Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Marathi.

Currency:

Currency name: Indian Rupee

ISO code: INR

Geography:

Himalayan Mountains to the north.

Indian Ocean to the south, Bay of Bengal to the east, Arabian Sea to the west.

Rivers: Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Krishna, Narmada.

Climate: Mainly tropical.

Economy:

GDP: Fifth largest economy in the world.

Main sectors:

Agriculture: Paddy, wheat, cotton, tea, coffee.

Industry: IT, automobiles, steel.

Services: Software and business process outsourcing (BPO).

Total exports: Jewelry, pharmaceuticals, IT products.

Culture and Heritage:

Religion:

Multi-faith country (Hindu, Islam, Christianity, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain).

Festivals:

Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Pongal, Baisakhi.

Ancient History:

Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Age.

Architecture:

Taj Mahal, Khajuraho Temples, Qutub Minar, Victoria Memorial.

World Recognition:

Famous People:

Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, APJ Abdul Kalam, Mary Kom.

Sports: Cricket, Hockey, Badminton.

Entertainment:

Bollywood: One of the largest film industries in the world.

Famous Movies: Sholay, 3 Idiots.

Modern Achievements:

Science and Technology:

Chandrayaan-3 (successful landing on the moon).

Advances in mobile and software development.

Military Power: One of the most powerful militaries in the world.

India is known worldwide for its ancient heritage, rich culture and modern development. It is a unique example of diversity and unity.