20 interesting facts about India


India’s Interesting Facts

Gaurav Kumar

  1. India is the world’s largest democracy.
  2. The official name of India is the Republic of India.
  3. India is the second-most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion people.
  4. India is the seventh-largest country by land area.
  5. The Indian economy is the fifth-largest in the world.
  6. The Indian subcontinent has a rich cultural history, with ancient civilizations such as the Indus Valley Civilization and the Vedic Civilization.
  7. India is home to three of the world’s major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
  8. India is known for its diverse cuisine, which includes dishes such as curry, biryani, and dal makhani.
  9. India is the world’s largest producer of milk, jute, and coconuts.
  10. India is the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, and fruits and vegetables.
  11. India has a diverse landscape, including the Himalayan mountain range, the Indian Desert, and tropical beaches.
  12. India is home to a wide range of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, and crocodiles.
  13. India has a large film industry, known as Bollywood, which produces more films than Hollywood.
  14. India has a diverse fashion industry, known for its traditional textiles and fabrics such as silk and cotton.
  15. India has a rich history of classical music and dance, including forms such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak.
  16. India has a large number of festivals and holidays, including Diwali, Holi, and Eid al-Fitr.
  17. India has a diverse linguistic heritage, with over 21 officially recognized languages and hundreds of dialects.
  18. India has a high degree of biodiversity and is considered one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries.
  19. India has a strong IT Industry, it has largest number of engineers and scientists.
  20. India has the largest youth population in the world, around 356 million people are aged between 10-24 years.