Animals India is home to mammals such as the Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, Asiatic lion, leopard, ... more
Food The staples of Indian cuisine are rice, atta (whole wheat flour), and a variety of ... more
People India is the world's second most populous nation (after China). Its ethnic composition is complex, ... more
Religion More than four-fifths of Indians practice Hinduism, which is native to the Indian subcontinent. Islam, ... more
Schools The Indian school system is divided into preprimary, primary, middle, secondary (or high school), and ... more
Specifics Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. The Mughal Emperor ... more
Transportation The bigger cities in India have metro systems. The Mumbai Suburban Railway commutes 6.1 million ... more
Shops The bigger cities in India have modern shopping facilities such as modern centers and exclusive ... more
Jobs In India, agriculture employs about 62% of the workforce, manufacturing & construction makes up for ... more
Nature The landscape of India is diverse, ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, ... more
Houses About 50% of dwellings in India are considered to be in good condition and 44% ... more
Streets Roads in India are generally of a poor standars, and the number of traffic casualties ... more
Games Hockey, in which India has an impressive record with eight Olympic gold medals, is officially ... more
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Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1,2 bln.
Surface: 3,287,590 sq km
Languages:
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, English, local dialects
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The Taj Mahal, the tomb Shah Jehan built for his wife in India, took twenty two years to build employing twenty thousand laborers
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