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India is the largest democracy in the world with 29 states and 6 Union territories, the second most populated country in the world with 1.2 billion people as well as it boasts being second fastest growing economy worldwide! It has some of the most expensive real-estate in the world, a majority of the world’s best software engineers and the biggest film industry going by sheer numbers. It also has about 35 % of its population living below the poverty line. |
The sheer diversity of India whether in its magnificent landscapes, its people and their rich cultures, their languages, their lifestyles or their cuisines, makes it a visitor’s delight and promises an unforgettable experience. India cannot leave you unmoved; it embraces you and encompasses you completely, jostling all your senses and can delight, astound, stun, shock and humble you all at once!
Wherever you travel India you are sure to encounter people who are extremely warm, friendly and hospitable. Indians are happy…often eager to involve you in their daily lives, rituals and festivals. We don’t claim to be able to ‘explain’ India to you - they’ve been trying that for thousands of years - but we do promise to let you discover its various nuances and experience for yourself the magic and passion of this intriguing destination! |
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| Full Country Name: |
India |
| Area: |
3.28 million sq km |
| Population: |
1 billion |
| Capital City: |
New Delhi |
| People: |
72% Indo-Aryan, 25% Dravidian, 3% other |
| Language: |
Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Bengali, Kashmiri, English, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam |
| Religion: |
80% Hindu, 14% Muslim, 2.4% Christian, 2% Sikh, 0.7% Buddhist, 0.5% Jains, 0.4% Other |
| Government: |
Federal Republic |
| Head of State: |
President A.P.J Abdul Kalam |
| Head of Government: |
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh |
| GDP: |
USD 2.2 trillion |
| GDP per Capita: |
USD 2200 |
| Annual Growth: |
9% |
| Inflation: |
4% |
| Major Industries: |
Textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petroleum, machinery, rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugracane, potatoes, cattle, poultry, fish |
| Major Trading Partners: |
USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Belgium, Saudi Arabia |
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