Language: Hindi, English
Currency: Indian rupee (Rp)
Calling Code: 91
India - officially Republic of India - is a
sovereign country located in South Asia. With its more than 1240
million inhabitants, it is the second country in the world by
population - after the People's Republic of China (with 1370
million) and the most populous democracy in the world. Its surface
is of 3 287 263 km ², which places it in the seventh place among the
most extensive countries of the planet. It borders the Indian Ocean
to the south, with the Arabian Sea to the west and the Gulf of
Bengal to the east, along a coastline of more than 7517 kilometers.
India also borders Pakistan to the west, 10 to the north with China,
Nepal and Bhutan and to the east with Bangladesh and Burma. In
addition, India is located near the islands of Sri Lanka, Maldives
and Indonesia. Its capital is New Delhi and its most populous city
is Bombay.
Home to the Indus Valley culture and a historic region for its trade
routes and great empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified for
its cultural and commercial wealth over most of its long history.
Four of the world's most important religions , Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Sikhism originated there, while other religions such as
Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam came during the
First Millennium, shaping diverse cultures of the region.
Gradually annexed by the British East India Company since the early
eighteenth century and colonized by the United Kingdom since the
mid-nineteenth century, India became an independent nation in 1947,
following a struggle for independence that was marked by a movement
of nonviolence.
India is a federal republic composed of 29 states and 7 territories
of the Union, with a system of parliamentary democracy. In 2017, the
Indian economy is the third largest in the world and the sixth in
terms of nominal GDP. The economic reforms of 1991 have transformed
it into one of the fastest growing economies; however, it still
suffers from problems such as high levels of poverty, illiteracy,
pandemics, malnutrition and constant violations of women's rights. .
In addition to a pluralistic religious, multilingual and
multi-ethnic society, India also hosts a diverse flora and fauna in
different protected habitats.
In addition, the Republic of India is one of the ten countries that
has a nuclear arsenal and is not a signatory to the Nuclear
Non-Proliferation Treaty, given that, in its current terms, it would
not allow it to maintain its atomic armament.
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Namdapha National Park Namdapha National Park is natural biosphere reserve in a Arunachal Pradesh state in India. It covers an area of 1985 sq km. |
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Assam (India) |
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National Park Kaziranga National Park is a nature reserve situated in Golaghat District in India. It covers an area of 430 sq km. |
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Bihar (India) |
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Mahabodhi Temple Mahabodhi Temple is a large Bugghist religious complex in the state of Bihar. |
Nalanda Archaeological Site Ancient ruins of Indian city Nalanda are located in Nalanda District in India. |
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Jammu and Kashmir (India) |
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Alchi
Monastery Alchi Monastery is a medieval religios complex surrounded by picturesque mountains. |
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Karnataka (India) |
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Anshi
National Park Anshi National Park is a nature reserve situated in Karnataka state in India. It covers an area of 250 km2. |
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Madhya Pradesh (India) |
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| Bandhavgarh Fort Bandhavgarh Fort is actually a huge fortified palace in the jungles of Umaria District. |
Bandhavgarh National Park Bandhavgarh National Park is famous for its wild life including tigers in the Shahdol District. |
Gwalior Fort Gwalior Fort is an early medieval citadel situated in Madhya Pradesh State in India. It was constructed in the 8th century. |
Khajuraho Religious complex of Khajuraho Archaeological Site is located in Chatarpur District in India. |
Maharashtra (India) |
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Ajanta Caves are impressive temples carved in the side of a mountain in India. |
Kanheri Caves is a large Buddhist religious complex cut into a basalt. It is situated on the western outskirts of Mumbai city. |
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a protected nature reserve situated on the outskirts of Mumbai in India. |
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National Capital Region (India) |
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Humayun's
Tomb Humayun's Tomb is an impressive complex of Mughal emperor Humayun constructed in 1562 AD by his wife Hamida Banu Begum. |
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Rajasthan (India) |
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Amber Fort Amber Fort is a medieval walled city in a Jaipur District in India. It was constructed in 1592 by Man Singh I of Amber. |
Bhangarh Abandoned City Bhangarh is an old settlement that was mysteriosly abandoned in the 18th century. |
Jaisalmer
Fort Jaisalmer Fort is a medieval fortress situated in a town of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan state. It was constructed in 1156 AD by Rao Jaisal. |
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Tamil Nadu (India) |
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| Brihadeeswarar Temple Brihadeeswarar Temple is a massive religious complex adored with sculptures and colorful frescoes. |
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Uttar Pradesh (India) |
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Agra Travel guide and information for traveling to medieval city of Agra in India. |
Dudhwa
National Park Dudhwa National Park is located in Lahhimpur- Kheri District of India. |
Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful palace situated 37 km (23 mi) West of Agra, Agra district in India. |
Taj Mahal Taj Mahal is constructed by Mughal emperor to commemorate memory of his wife. |
Uttarakhand (India) |
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Gangotri Glacier Gangotri Glacier is a massive formation in a state of Uttarakhand in India. This marvelous formation covers an area of 1553 km2. |
Jim Corbett National Park Jim Corbett National Park is located in Rauri Garhwal and Nainital districts of India. |
Rajaji
National Park Rajaji National Park is a nature reserve situated in a Uttarakhand state in India. It covers an area of 820 km2. |
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