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India

भारत
Capital
New Delhi
Population
1.43B
Area
3,287,263 km²
Language
Hindi / English + 21 official

India is a country in South Asia, Asia. Its capital is New Delhi, with a population of approximately 1.43B and a total area of 3,287,263 km². The official languages are Hindi / English + 21 official and the currency is the Rupee (₹).

📊 Quick Facts about India

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Population
1.43B
total residents
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Total Area
3,287,263 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
435/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$3.73T
total output
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GDP per Capita
$2,610
per person
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Currency
Rupee (₹)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Hindi / English + 21 official
official
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Coastline
7,517 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+5:30
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1947
established
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Local Time in New Delhi

India covers an area of 3,287,263 km² with a population density of 435/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $3.73T ($2,610 per capita) and gained independence in 1947. It has a coastline of 7,517 km.

Did You Know?

India invented zero, the decimal system, chess, shampoo, and Yoga. It has the world's largest postal network with 155,000+ post offices — including a floating post office on Dal Lake in Kashmir.

💡 Interesting Facts about India

  1. India is the world's largest democracy with 1.4 billion people.
  2. Chess was invented in India around 600 AD.
  3. India has the most vegetarians of any country — about 400 million.
  4. The number zero was invented by Indian mathematician Brahmagupta in 628 AD.

✈️ Travel Information for India

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Best Time to Visit
October–March
Highly varied — tropical south, arid northwest, alpine north
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Cost of Travel
💚 Low Budget
Budget — compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$1–5
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$15–60
per night
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Visa
e-Visa available for most nationalities
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/D/M, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Left
side of the road

⚠️ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

📍 India on the Map

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📍 Taj Mahal, Agra, India

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🏆 India World Rankings

1st
Population
World's most populous nation (since 2023)
5th
Economy
5th largest nominal GDP in the world
1st
Democracy
World's largest democracy by voter count
3rd
PPP Economy
3rd largest by purchasing power parity

🏛 Must-See Places in India

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Open Wikipedia ↗
Taj Mahal

A 17th-century marble mausoleum in Agra — among the world's most recognised buildings

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Varanasi Ghats

The world's oldest continuously inhabited city, where sacred rituals meet the holy Ganges

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Jaipur Pink City

The walled old city painted rose-pink in honor of a royal visit in 1876

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Kerala Backwaters

A languid network of lagoons and lakes parallel to the Arabian Sea coast

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🗺️ Countries Bordering India

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Pakistan
Islamabad
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China
Beijing
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Nepal
Kathmandu
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Bhutan
Thimphu
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Bangladesh
Dhaka
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Myanmar
Naypyidaw

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about India

What is the capital of India?

The capital of India is New Delhi.

What language is spoken in India?

The official language(s) of India are Hindi / English + 21 official.

What is the population of India?

The population of India is approximately 1.43B.

What currency does India use?

India uses the Rupee (₹).

What continent is India in?

India is located in Asia, in the South Asia region.

What is the GDP of India?

India has a GDP of $3.73T, with a GDP per capita of $2,610.

What is the best time to visit India?

The best time to visit India is October–March. The climate is Highly varied — tropical south, arid northwest, alpine north.

Do I need a visa for India?

e-Visa available for most nationalities

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