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India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area. It has been the most populous country since 2023. Since its independence in 1947, it has been the world’s most populous democracy.
The Indian Ocean bounds it on the south. The Arabian Sea is on the southwest. The Bay of Bengal lies on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west. China, Nepal, and Bhutan are to the north. Bangladesh and Myanmar are to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.
Capital: New Delhi
Area: 3,287,263 km²
Population: ~1.4 billion
Languages: Hindi, English, and 21 regional languages
Top 10 Tourist Attractions:
- Taj Mahal
- Jaipur’s Amer Fort
- Varanasi and the Ganges
- Kerala Backwaters
- Hampi Ruins
- Mumbai’s Gateway of India
- Red Fort, Delhi
- Ranthambore National Park
- Meenakshi Temple
- Rishikesh
Timeline of History:
2500 BCE: Indus Valley Civilisation.
1947: Independence from British rule.
1950: Republic of India established.
Culture: Known for Bollywood, classical dances like Bharatanatyam, rich culinary diversity, and festivals such as Diwali and Holi.
Politics: The world’s largest democracy, with a parliamentary system.
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