Our Beautiful India (भारत)
India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress since Independence. As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity. Bounded by the Great Himalayas in the north, it stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.
| Country name | India | Officially - Republic of India - Bharat Ganarajya - भारत गणराज्य |
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Largest city | Mumbai (city) & Delhi (metropolitan) |
| Official languages | Hindi, English |
| Native languages | 447 languages |
| Religion (2011) | 79.8% Hinduism, 14.2% Islam, 2.3% Christianity, 1.7% Sikhism, 0.7% Buddhism, 0.4% Jainism, 0.23% unaffiliated, 0.65% other |
| Independence | 15 August 1947 |
| Republic | 26 January 1950 |
| State's & UT's | 28 States & 8 Union Territories |
| Divisions | 102 |
| Neighbours | Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, Afghanistan |
| Coastline | Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal |
| Total area | 3,287,263 km2 |
| Water on land | 9.6 % |
| Population | Census 2011 - 1,210,854,97 | Estimate 2023 - 1,428,627,663 |
| GDP - PPP Total | Estimate 2023 - USD 13.119 trillion |
| GDP - Normal Total | Estimate 2023 - USD 3.73 trillion |
| Currency | Indian rupee (₹) | INR |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Calling code | +91 XXXXXXXXXX (10 digit number) |
State's & UT's of India
India, a country that occupies the greater part of South Asia, is a land of vibrant diversity. Let's delve into various aspects of India.
Demography:
- With over One Billion inhabitants, India is the world's second-most populous country.
- India is rich tapestry of ethnic groups, languages, culture, and religions.
- Major religions of India are Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, and Buddhism.
Culture:
- India boasts a unique and ancient civilization. Its cultural heritage spans millennia.
- The Indus civilization (around 2600 to 2000 BCE) was a sophisticated urbanized culture.
- Hinduism, with roots in the Indus civilization, has profoundly influenced Indian culture.
- Other religions like Buddhism and Jainism also originated here.
Economy:
- India is a developing nation that has recently opened its economy to global trade.
- Sectors like information technology, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing contribute significantly.
- Challenges include income inequality and poverty alleviation.
States and Capitals:
- India consists of 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
- The national capital is New Delhi, established on 1 November 1956.
Defence:
- India maintains a strong military force, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
- It is a nuclear-armed nation and plays a crucial role in regional security.
Development:
- India has achieved socio-economic progress since gaining independence.
- From the snow-covered Himalayan heights to the tropical rain forests in the south, India's diverse geography shapes its development.
Aabhar (Gratitude)
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