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- India is the seventh-largest country in the world, located in South Asia.
- India is the second-most populous country in the world, with a population of over 1.3 billion people.
- India has 22 official languages and over 1,600 dialects.
- The capital of India is New Delhi.
- India has a federal parliamentary democratic republic form of government.
- India is the birthplace of four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.
- The Indian flag has three colors: saffron, white, and green, with a blue Ashoka Chakra in the center.
- The national emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
- India has a diverse climate, with areas ranging from the snowy Himalayas to the tropical rainforests of the south.
- The Indian economy is the world’s sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP.
- India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices.
- The Indian film industry, also known as Bollywood, produces more films annually than any other country in the world.
- The Indian rupee is the official currency of India.
- India’s national animal is the Bengal Tiger.
- The national bird of India is the Indian Peafowl, also known as the peacock.
- India is home to the world’s highest cricket ground, located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Lotus Temple in Delhi is a Bahá’í House of Worship and is shaped like a lotus flower.
- India has a rich history, with archaeological evidence suggesting that human settlements existed in India over 75,000 years ago.
- The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- India is the world’s largest democracy.
- Yoga, an ancient practice originating in India, is now popular all over the world.
- India is the world’s largest producer of tea.
- India has a coastline of over 7,500 kilometers.
- The Ganges River, considered sacred by Hindus, is one of the longest rivers in India and in the world.
- The national flower of India is the lotus.
- India is home to the world’s largest salt desert, the Great Rann of Kutch.
- India has a rich textile industry, with textiles being exported all over the world.
- The Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world.
- India is the world’s largest consumer of gold.
- The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched over 100 satellites into space.
- The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world.
- The Indian Army is the world’s second-largest standing army.
- India’s national fruit is the mango.
- The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 and played a key role in India’s independence movement.
- India is the world’s largest producer of bananas and mangos.
- The Lotus Temple in Delhi attracts over four million visitors every year.
- India has the world’s largest number of post offices.
- The Indian city of Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
- India has a rich culinary heritage, with dishes like biryani, samosas, and dosas being popular all over the world.
- The Indian Navy is one of the largest naval forces in the world.
- The Indian state of Sikkim is the only state in India to have an open-border with a foreign
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