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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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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:
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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:
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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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