India
The world's most populous country and largest democracy, home to more than 1.4 billion people, hundreds of languages and the source of the very number system you count with.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of saffron, white and green with a navy-blue 24-spoke Ashoka Chakra at the centre. Saffron denotes courage and sacrifice, white truth and peace, green faith and fertility, and the wheel the eternal law of dharma.
India FACTS â—¢
| Capital | New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,326,093,247 |
| Area | 3,287,263 km² |
| Population density | 403 /km² |
| Currency | Indian rupee (INR) ₹ |
| Official languages | English, Hindi |
| Calling code | +91 |
| Internet TLD | .in |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | IN / IND |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It is the most populous country on Earth, home to more than 1.4 billion people.
- The decimal number system and the concept of zero were developed by Indian mathematicians.
- It has no single national language, but recognises 22 official languages in its constitution.
- The Kumbh Mela is the largest human gathering on the planet, drawing tens of millions of pilgrims.
- Chess evolved from an ancient Indian game called chaturanga.
India FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
What is the population of India?
India has a population of about 1,326,093,247.
What currency does India use?
India uses the Indian rupee (INR).
What languages are spoken in India?
The official languages of India are English, Hindi.
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