India
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
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.
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.
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🏛 Must-See Places in India
A 17th-century marble mausoleum in Agra, among the world's most recognised buildings
The world's oldest continuously inhabited city, where sacred rituals meet the holy Ganges
The walled old city painted rose-pink in honor of a royal visit in 1876
A languid network of lagoons and lakes parallel to the Arabian Sea coast
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What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
What continent is India in?
India is located in Asia, in the South Asia region.
What currency does India use?
India uses the Rupee (₹). The international calling code is +91.
What is the GDP of India?
India has a GDP of $3.73T, with a GDP per capita of $2,610.
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