COUNTRY India

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Country Name

India

Country Code

IN, IND

Country Calling Code

+91

Country Profile

Destination India, a Nations Online country profile of the vast country in South-Central Asia that occupies the greater part of the Indian subcontinent. The country borders the Himalayas in the north, the Arabian Sea in the west, the Bay of Bengal in the east, and the Laccadive Sea in the south. India shares borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), China (Xizang - Tibet Autonomous Region), Nepal, and Pakistan, and it shares maritime borders with Indonesia, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. India is the second-most populous country in the world (after China), with an estimated population of 1.36 billion people (in 2019). The country is subdivided into 29 states and seven Union Territories.

Capital Name

Delhi

Languages

Hindi, Marathi, English, and 20 other official languages.

Country Currency

Indian Rupee (INR)

 

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +5:30h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

1.36 billion (2019)

Country Area

3.3 million km² (1.3 million sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Goa – The Official Party Hub Mcleodganj – Heaven Amidst The Hills Srinagar – The Gem Of Kashmir Andaman – The Beach Haven Leh-Ladakh – The Biker’s Paradise Binsar – Explore The Realms Of Wildlife Coorg – Walk Amidst The Coffee Plantations Kerala – The Magical God’s Own Country Kanatal – For The Best Camping Experiences Kasol – The Trekker’s Paradise Kutch – The Most Beautiful Stretch Of White Desert Bir Billing – The Paragliding Hub Of India Assam – Home Of One Horned Rhinos Rishikesh – The Adventure Capital Of India Shimla – The Queen Of Northern Hills Tirthan Valley – The Adventure Hub Of Himachal Jim Corbett – An Adventurous Jungle Adventure Manali – The Snowy Paradise Udaipur – The Romantic City Of Lakes Auli – A Perfect Place For Ski Lovers Mysore – Of Silk, Sandalwood, And Sweets Valley of Flowers – Rich In Flora And Fauna Jaisalmer – For The Best Desert Safari Ever Jodhpur – Bleed Blue In The Royal City Prashar Lake – For An Offbeat Experience Mukteshwar – The Lesser Known Gem Of Uttarakhand Dhanaulti – Explore The Most Beautiful Alpine Forests Varanasi – The Spiritual Capital Of India Mumbai – The City That Never Sleeps Kolkata – A City Of Charm, Culture And Creative Minds Delhi – A Place That Everyone Calls Home Meghalaya – An Abode Of Clouds Sikkim – Home Of Ancient Buddhist Monasteries Agra – The Land Of Taj Cherrapunji – The Land Of Living Root Bridges Dalhousie – Witness The Victorian Architecture Hampi – Where The Ancient Ruins Come Alive Jabalpur – Watch The Mighty Dhuandhar Falls Cascading Mathura – The Birth Place Of Lord Krishna Hyderabad – Relish The Real Taste Of The Nizam’s Culture Amritsar – A Blend Of Culture, Food, & Religious Sites Orissa – The Land Of Temples Mahabalipuram – An Epitome Of Art & Architecture Visakhapatnam – Revisit One Of The Best Beaches In India Ooty – Meet The Queen Of The Nilgiri Mountains Kodaikanal – The Princess Of Southern Hill Stations Pondicherry – The Quaint Little French Beach Town Mahabaleshwar – Relish The Best Of Western Ghats Darjeeling – Home Of The Thrilling Himalayan Railway Ziro – An Escape For The Peace Seekers Khajjiar – India’s Mini Switzerland Mount Abu – Rajasthan’s Only Hill station Nainital – The City Of Lakes Lakshadweep – A Tropical Island Chopta – A Small Green Paradise Spiti – A Desert Hill Station Sonamarg – Blooming Valleys Almora – Horse-Shoe Shaped Town Orchha – Hub Of Temples Gwalior – A Majestic Fort City Gokarna – A Peacefull Goa Pahalgam – Saffron Fields And More Landsdowne – Heavenly Place Joshimath – Place Of Worship Tawang – Backpacking Trip Manikaran – Hot Springs Favourite Shimoga – Karnataka’s Hidden Gem Madikeri – Scenic Beauty Ranikhet – The Queen’s Meadow Kausani – Perfect Getaway For Couples Agumbe – Scenic Beauty

News

Deccan Chronicle Secunderabad - National and international news. Deccan Herald Bangalore - National and international news. Doordarshan News A national television service provides domestic and international news. Hindustan Times New Delhi - with news on politics, business, new economy, entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle. Indian Express Bombay - India News. The New Indian Express English-language daily newspaper published in Chennai. India Today News Weekly magazine - the country's most widely read publication. IndiaWeekly India news and information. The New Indian Express English-language daily broadsheet from Chennai. Rediff Mumbai based India related magazine with news, business, travel. The Hindu Chennai (Madras) - Online edition of India's National Newspaper. Times of India New Delhi - Indian national daily. The Tribune India news with regional news from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab.

Art Culture

National Portal of India :: Art & Culture Culture and Heritage National Gallery of Modern Art India's National Gallery of Modern Art in Delhi. Indira Gandhi National Center of Art- National center for arts & culture. Allahabad Museum Lalit Kala Akademi-India's National Academy of Art. Art India Raja Ravi Varma Music India OnLine Ravi Shankar Mahatma Gandhi Culture Sarai BBC - History of Indian Mathematics Indian Religion and Deities Hinduism Sikhism

Economy Business

Bank of India The government-owned commercial bank with headquarters in Mumbai was founded in 1906. Bombay Stock Exchange Asia's first stock exchange. National Stock Exchange of India The leading stock exchange of India is located in Mumbai. Punjab National Bank A banking and financial services bank of the Indian government, headquartered in New Delhi. Reserve Bank of India India's central bank State Bank of India Indian multinational, public sector banking and financial services. Commerce and Industry Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Transport

Air India Homepage of the national airline carrier. Air India Express GoAir Indian low-cost airline based in Mumbai. IndiGo Low-cost carrier and India's largest airline. SpiceJet Another low-cost airline with its hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Vistara Indian airline based in Gurgaon, with its hub at Delhi. Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Trains/Fare/Reservation Availability Status Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Central Railway Western Railway Northeast Frontier Railways South Central Railway South Eastern Railway East Central Railway with its Headquarters at Hajipur in Bihar. North-Western Railway West Central Railway

Tourism

Discover India: Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, state tourism boards, cities and destination guides, travel themes, information on hotels, airlines, accommodation, and much more. Incredible India India's official tourism portal. Ministry of Tourism Official Website of the Ministry of Tourism. Travel India's States List of official tourism websites by state. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Official guide to destinations in Andhra Pradesh. Arunachal Tourism Arunachal Pradesh's official tourism website. Assam Department of Tourism Official tourism website.

Education

Senate House of the University of Madras Universities and Science Institutes Aligarh Aligarh Muslim University Indian public university, formerly the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College (founded in 1875), AMU, a Central University since 1920, is located in the city of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Bangalore Indian Institute of Science (IISc) The public institute for research and higher education in science and engineering is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Chandigarh Panjab University Chandigarh, founded in 1882 at Lahore. Chennai (Madras) University of Madras "Learning Promotes Natural Talent"; the university is one of the oldest and prestigious universities in India, established in 1857, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) One of the leading Indian Institutes of Technology Delhi University of Delhi. A premier university of the country, established in 1922. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi .IIT Delhi is one of the top-ranked universities in India. Hyderabad University of Hyderabad The University of Hyderabad is a public research university in Hyderabad, Telangana; it was established in 1974. Mumbai University of Mumbai The former University of Bombay is one of the oldest state universities in India, established in 1857. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay IIT Bombay is a leading college with its campus at Powai, in East Mumbai. Pune University of Pune Savitribai Phule Pune University was established in 1948. Research Centre for the Study of Developing Societies CSDS is an Indian research institute for the social sciences and humanities. Indian Space Research Organisation Official website of India's national space agency.

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Climate: Varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north. Federal Republic Independence: 15 August 1947 (from United Kingdom). Natural resources: Coal, iron, manganese, mica, bauxite, chromite, thorium, limestone, barite, titanium ore, diamonds, crude oil. Agriculture products: Rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, potatoes; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, and fish. Industries: Textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petroleum, machinery, software. Exports - commodities: petroleum products, precious stones, vehicles, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, cereals, apparel. Imports - commodities: crude oil, precious stones, machinery, chemicals, fertilizer, plastics, iron and steel.

 

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