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|description=India, officially the Republic of India, is the world's most populous democracy. Explore its rich heritage, political framework, and growing economy on Knowlepedia.
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| common_name = India
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| image_flag = India.jpeg
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| alt_flag = Horizontal tricolour of deep saffron, white, and green with a blue Ashoka Chakra at the center
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | '''Emblem of India'''
| national_motto = "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs)
|-
| national_anthem = [[Jana Gana Mana]]
! Capital
| official_languages = Hindi, English
| [[New Delhi]]
| capital = [[New Delhi]]
|-
| largest_city = [[Mumbai]]
! Largest city
| government_type = Federal parliamentary constitutional republic
| [[Mumbai]]
| president = [[Droupadi Murmu]]
|-
| prime_minister = [[Narendra Modi]]
! Official languages
| legislature = [[Parliament of India]]
| Hindi, English
| area_km2 = 3,287,263
|-
| population_estimate = 1,428,627,663
! Government
| population_year = 2023
| Federal parliamentary constitutional republic
| gdp_nominal = $3.7 trillion (2023)
|-
| currency = Indian Rupee (₹)
! President
| time_zone = IST (UTC+05:30)
| [[Droupadi Murmu]]
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| calling_code = +91
! Prime Minister
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| [[Narendra Modi]]
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|-
! Legislature
| [[Parliament of India]]
|-
! Established
| 15 August 1947
|-
! Republic
| 26 January 1950
|-
! Area
| 3,287,263 km²
|-
! Population
| 1,428,627,663 (2023)
|-
! Currency
| Indian Rupee (₹)
|-
! Time zone
| IST (UTC+05:30)
|-
! Drives on
| Left
|-
! Calling code
| +91
|-
! Internet TLD
| .in
|}


'''India''', officially the '''Republic of India''', is a country located in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the most populous nation in the world, and the largest democracy. India shares land borders with [[Pakistan]], [[China]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]], [[Bangladesh]], and [[Myanmar]], and maritime borders with [[Sri Lanka]] and the [[Maldives]].


'''India''', officially the '''Republic of India''', is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the most populous country in the world, and the largest democracy. India is bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It shares maritime borders with Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
India is renowned for its deep cultural heritage, spiritual philosophies, and contributions to science, mathematics, arts, and literature. It is the birthplace of major world religions including [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], and [[Sikhism]].


India has a rich cultural and historical heritage, being the birthplace of religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Its economy is among the largest in the world, with strong sectors in information technology, agriculture, and manufacturing.
== 🪷 Etymology ==
The word "India" is derived from the River Indus. In ancient times, it was referred to as 'Bharat', which remains the country’s native name.


== Etymology ==
== Historical Overview ==
The name "India" is derived from the River Indus and has been in use since ancient times.
India’s history spans over 5,000 years — from the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] to the Vedic age, Maurya and Gupta Empires, [[Delhi Sultanate]], [[Mughals]], and finally British colonial rule. India gained independence on [[15 August 1947]] under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and several national heroes.
 
== History ==
India's history dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization. It later saw the rise of empires like the Mauryas, Guptas, Mughals, and eventually came under British colonial rule until 1947.


== Government and Politics ==
== Government and Politics ==
India is a federal parliamentary republic with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government.
India is a '''federal parliamentary republic''', governed by the [[Constitution of India]]. The President is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister leads the government. The Parliament consists of the [[Lok Sabha]] (House of the People) and [[Rajya Sabha]] (Council of States).


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
India features diverse landscapes ranging from the Himalayas in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south.
India’s geography includes the Himalayas in the north, the Indo-Gangetic plains, the [[Thar Desert]] in the west, the tropical coastline in the south, and dense forests in the northeast. The country has a wide variety of ecosystems and biodiversity.


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
India's economy is among the top five globally in terms of GDP. Major industries include IT services, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
India’s economy ranks among the top 5 globally by nominal GDP. It is diverse, with major contributions from:
* Information Technology (IT)
* Agriculture
* Manufacturing
* Pharmaceuticals
* Space and Atomic research


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
India is known for its cultural diversity in food, language, religion, music, and festivals. Bollywood is one of the world’s largest film industries.
India’s cultural legacy is seen in its food, festivals, languages, music, clothing, and cinema. It is home to [[Bollywood]], one of the world’s largest film industries. Every region has its own folk traditions, crafts, and customs.


== See also ==
== Religion and Society ==
India is a secular nation with a pluralistic society. Major religions include [[Hinduism]], [[Islam]], [[Christianity]], [[Sikhism]], [[Buddhism]], and [[Jainism]]. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and cultural expression.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Geography of India]]
* [[Geography of India]]
* [[History of India]]
* [[History of India]]
* [[Economy of India]]
* [[Indian Economy]]
* [[States and union territories of India]]
* [[Indian Freedom Struggle]]
* [[States and Union Territories of India]]


== External links ==
== External Links ==
* [https://india.gov.in Official Government Portal]
* [https://india.gov.in Official Government Portal]
* [https://www.incredibleindia.org/ Incredible India – Tourism Portal]
* [https://www.incredibleindia.org/ Incredible India – Tourism Portal]
[[Category:Countries]]
[[Category:India]]
[[Category:Indian Government]]
[[Category:Indian History]]

Latest revision as of 09:53, 3 July 2025

India
Republic of India
Flag Horizontal tricolour of deep saffron, white, and green with a blue Ashoka Chakra at the center
Motto "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs)
Anthem Jana Gana Mana
Official Languages Hindi, English
Capital New Delhi
Largest city Mumbai
Government Type Federal parliamentary constitutional republic
President Droupadi Murmu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Legislature Parliament of India
Area 3,287,263 km²
Population 1,428,627,663 (2023)
GDP (Nominal) $3.7 trillion (2023)
Currency Indian Rupee (₹)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Drives on left
Calling code +91
Internet TLD .in


India, officially the Republic of India, is a country located in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the most populous nation in the world, and the largest democracy. India shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and maritime borders with Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

India is renowned for its deep cultural heritage, spiritual philosophies, and contributions to science, mathematics, arts, and literature. It is the birthplace of major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

🪷 Etymology

The word "India" is derived from the River Indus. In ancient times, it was referred to as 'Bharat', which remains the country’s native name.

Historical Overview

India’s history spans over 5,000 years — from the Indus Valley Civilization to the Vedic age, Maurya and Gupta Empires, Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, and finally British colonial rule. India gained independence on 15 August 1947 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and several national heroes.

Government and Politics

India is a federal parliamentary republic, governed by the Constitution of India. The President is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister leads the government. The Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

Geography

India’s geography includes the Himalayas in the north, the Indo-Gangetic plains, the Thar Desert in the west, the tropical coastline in the south, and dense forests in the northeast. The country has a wide variety of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Economy

India’s economy ranks among the top 5 globally by nominal GDP. It is diverse, with major contributions from:

  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Space and Atomic research

Culture

India’s cultural legacy is seen in its food, festivals, languages, music, clothing, and cinema. It is home to Bollywood, one of the world’s largest film industries. Every region has its own folk traditions, crafts, and customs.

Religion and Society

India is a secular nation with a pluralistic society. Major religions include Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and cultural expression.

See Also

External Links

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