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India

Republic of India

Asia · Southern Asia

Capital
New Delhi
Population
1.35B
Area
3,287,590 km²
Region
Southern Asia
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Currency
Indian rupee (₹)

Location on the World Map

India
Asia · Southern Asia
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ContinentAsia · Southern Asia

Famous Personality

Shah Rukh Khan

actor

He is one of the world's most recognizable film stars and a leading figure in Bollywood.

Local Delicacy

Biryani

It is a fragrant rice dish layered with spices, meat or vegetables, and regional variations.

National Symbols

National animalBengal tiger
National birdIndian peafowl

Famous Landmark & Geography

Taj Mahal, a famous landmark of India

Taj Mahal

It is India's most famous monument, renowned for its white marble architecture.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropRice

Rice is India's most important staple crop by area and central to food security across much of the country.

Most grown fruitMango

Mango is India's iconic fruit, and the country is the world's largest producer.

Major Cities

Mumbai Delhi Bengaluru Kolkata Chennai

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Kangchenjunga8,586 m
2Nanda Devi7,816 m
3Kamet7,756 m
4Saltoro Kangri7,742 m

Major Airports

Indira Gandhi International Airport · Delhi
IATA DELICAO VIDP
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport · Mumbai
IATA BOMICAO VABB
Kempegowda International Airport · Bengaluru
IATA BLRICAO VOBL
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport · Hyderabad
IATA HYDICAO VOHS

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Tabla

The tabla is India's most widely recognized percussion instrument in classical, devotional, and popular music.

2
Sitar

The sitar is an iconic North Indian classical instrument with major global recognition.

3
Harmonium

The harmonium is ubiquitous in Indian devotional, folk, and light classical music.

4
Bansuri

This bamboo flute is deeply rooted in classical, folk, and devotional traditions across India.

5
Mridangam

The mridangam is the principal rhythmic instrument of South Indian Carnatic music.

Major Rivers

Ganges Brahmaputra Yamuna Godavari

Bordering Countries

BangladeshBhutanMyanmarChinaNepalPakistan

Traditional Dress

Local people in the traditional dress of India

Traditional Indian sari and kurta