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The Republic of India, located in the south of Asia, is the second most populated country in the world and is the world's largest democracy with about a billion people and dozens of languages.

Republic of India

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(In Detail)	(In Detail)

National motto: "Satyameva Jayate"
(Sanskrit: Truth Alone Triumphs)

Official language

Hindi, English, and 17 more official recognized languages

Capital

Prime minister

Area
- Total
- % water

Ranked 7th
3,287,590 km²
9.5%

Population

- Total (2000)

- Density

Ranked 2nd

1,029,991,145

313/km²

Independence

- Declared

- Recognised

(of the United Kingdom)

August 15, 1947

(Year)

Currency

Indian Rupee

Time zone

UTC +5.30

National anthem

Jana-Gana-Mana

Internet TLD

.IN

Calling Code

History

Main article: History of India

India used to be a great colonial master herself, in the days of the Mauryas. But this diminished with the fall of the empire and India herself became a colony of the British Empire. India's wealth attracted many invaders, the Muslims, the Dutch, the Portuguese and the British all wanted a piece of the treasures of India.

Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism under Mohandas Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led to independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. Fundamental concerns in India include the ongoing dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, massive overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and ethnic strife, all this despite impressive gains in economic investment and output.

Politics

Main article: Politics of India

States and territories

Main article: States of India

India is subdivided into 28 states and 7 union territories, marked by a *:

Geography

Main article Geography of India

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Economy

Main article Economy of India

India's economy encompasses traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and a multitude of support services. About a quarter of the population is still too poor to be able to afford an adequate diet. India's international payments position remained strong in 2001 with adequate foreign exchange reserves, and moderately depreciating nominal exchange rates. Growth in manufacturing output has slowed, and electricity shortages continue in many regions. India has large numbers of well-educated people skilled in the English language; India is a major exporter of software services and software workers.

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of India

Miscellaneous topics

External links

Directory of official websites of Government of India.
Census of India: http://www.censusindia.net/

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