India
Capital
New Delhi
Population
~1.4 billion
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Hindi, English
- Religion
- Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism
- Climate
- Varied; tropical monsoon in the south, temperate in the north
Culture & History
Known for: Bollywood, the IT industry, spices, and diverse cultures and religions
Also famous for: Taj Mahal, Himalayas, and yoga
Food: Curry, Biryani (rice dish)
Brief History
Indus Valley Civilization; part of the British Empire; gained independence in 1947; diverse and populous democracy; rapidly growing economy