India is a country in South Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about India that most people don't 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.
India is the world's largest democracy with 1.4 billion people.
Chess was invented in India around 600 AD.
India has the most vegetarians of any country — about 400 million.
The number zero was invented by Indian mathematician Brahmagupta in 628 AD.
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.
India is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of India is New Delhi.
India has a population of approximately 1.43B.
The official languages of India are Hindi / English + 21 official.
India gained independence in 1947.
India uses the Rupee (₹).