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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