Bharat is the land of culture, people, diversity, Sanatan Dharma, Land of God Ram, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area and the second-most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people. Here are some key points about India:
Geographical Location and Details
- Capital: New Delhi
- Major Cities: Shimla, Manali, Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata
- Borders: Pakistan to the northwest, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the northeast, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the south.
- Temples: Somnath Temple Gujrat, Ram Mandir Ayodhya, Shri Kedarnath Dham, JawalaJi Temple Himachal, Mata Chitapurni Temple Himachal, Chamunda Devi Temple and many more.
Historical overview
- Ancient Civilizations: Home to the Sanatan Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
- Colonial Period: Invaded Muslim brutal thieves and wanderers, looted and Colonized by the British in the mid-18th century and gained independence on August 15, 1947.
- Post-Independence: Adopted a democratic system of government and has grown to become one of the world’s largest economies. India is ranked 5th in world’s GDP rankings in 2024.
Government
- Type: Federal parliamentary democratic republic
- President: The ceremonial head of state
- Prime Minister: The head of government and the most powerful figure in Indian politics
Economy
- GDP: India has a mixed economy with agriculture, manufacturing, Tourism and services sectors.
- Major Industries: IT services, telecommunications, textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, steel, transport equipment, cement, mining, petroleum, and machinery.
Culture
- Languages: Hindi is the official language, and English is widely used for official and business purposes. There are 22 scheduled languages recognized by the Constitution.
- Religion: Major religions include Sanatan Hindu, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, and Islam.
- Festivals: Diwali, Holi, Christmas, Durga Puja, Navratri, and many others are celebrated with enthusiasm across the country.
- Cuisine: Known for its diversity, Indian cuisine includes a wide variety of regional and traditional dishes, often characterized by the extensive use of spices and herbs.
Tourism
- Major Attractions: RAM Mandir Ayodhya, Jaipur’s palaces, Kerala’s backwaters, the temples of South India, Himalayan treks, and vibrant cities like Shimla, Manali, Mumbai and Delhi.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: India has several, including the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and the Sundarbans.
Major Achievements
- Space Program: India’s space agency, ISRO, has successfully launched missions to the Moon and Mars.
- Technology: India is a global leader in IT and software services and emerging in manufacturing as well.
- Democracy: India is the world’s largest democracy, with regular elections and a robust civil society.