INDIA: General Overview

INDIA: A Land of Ancient Civilizations and Endless Diversity

Did you know that India is a country located in South Asia, considered one of the largest and most populous nations in the world?

It is home to extraordinary cultural, religious, and linguistic diversity — making it one of the oldest continuous civilizations still thriving today. 

General Overview

• Capital: New Delhi

•  Geographical area: Approximately 3,287,000 km²

•  Population: Over 1.4 billion inhabitants — the most populous country on Earth

•  Languages: More than 20 officially recognized languages; Hindi and English are the main ones used nationwide

•  Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)

•  Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and others

•  Geography: From the towering Himalayas in the north to the warm coasts of the Indian Ocean in the south — passing through deserts, jungles, and fertile plains

•  Economy: One of the world’s fastest-growing economies, driven by technology, agriculture, textiles, film (Bollywood), and services

• Culture: Globally admired for its music, dance, literature, cuisine, and ancient traditions

• Politics: A federal republic with a democratic parliamentary system

Fun Fact

India is the largest film producer in the world — its movie industry, Bollywood, releases more films each year than Hollywood or any other cinema industry worldwide! 🍿🌟