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The size, clamor and diversity of India are the things that strike anyone coming to this country for the first time. But anyone, who loves to delve and thrive into the most elaborate and rewarding journeys on land, India is the best option. It is common for any newcomer to develop intimate passion and a unique sense of liking towards this country.
The nature, the climate and most other things of India is somewhat unpredictable and that is what makes it even more interesting for tourists. You can enjoy the ethnic culture, classical monuments, beautiful coasts and mystic deserts in the various Tours to India.
Some of the fast facts of India are as follows:
Full Name: Republic of India
Capital: New Delhi
Area: 3,287,590 sq km
1,269,338 sq miles
Population: 1, 027, 015, 247 (2001 Census)
Religion: 80% Hindu, 14% Muslim, 2.4% Christian, 2% Sikh, 0.7% Buddhist, 0.5% Jains and 0.4% other
Currency: Indian Rupees (Rs)
Coastline Length: 7600 km
Geographical location: Lies between latitudes 8 ° 4' and 37 ° 6 ' north and longitudes 68 ° 7 ' and 97° 25' east.
Languages: 17 major languages and 844 dialects.
Major religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism
National anthem: Jan gana mana written by Rabindranath Tagore
National Song: Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji
National Emblem: Replica of the Lion Capital of Sarnath.
National Flag: Horizontal tricolor in equal proportion of deep saffron on the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom. In the center of the white band is a wheel in navy blue color.
National Flower: Lotus
National Animal: Tiger
National Bird: Peacock
National Tree: Banyan
National Fruit: Mango
National Sports: Hockey
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