Located in South Asia, the Republic of India is the seventh largest country by land area, the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. It shares a border with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Its total land area is around 1,222,237 square miles. It’s a country where both traditional and modern worlds meet.
Key Facts About India
| Location | Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal |
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Currency | Indian Rupee |
| Currency Conversion | 1INR = 0.015USD |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon in south and temperate in north |
| Population | 1.3 billion (2019 Est.) |
| Religion | Mostly Hindu |
| Language | Hindi and English are commonly used |
Top Tourist Attractions in India
- Taj Mahal
- Hamayun’s Tomb
- Delhi Gate
- India Gate
- Hawa Mahal
- Havelock Island
- Bandhavgarh National Park
- Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
- Ranakpur Temple
- Varkala Beach
- Qutb Minar
- Thikse Monastery
- Mysore Palace
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Jim Corbett National Park
- Amber Fort
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Khajuraho
- Ajanta Caves
- Lake Palace
- Virupaksha Temple
- Varanasi
- Kanha National Park
- Jaisalmer
- Ellora Caves
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