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1. English Speaking World India

Madе by: M. Tsaryov

2. Introduction & Geography

Introduction & Geography
Full Name of the Country: The full official name of the country is The
Republic of India (in Hindi: Bhārat Gaṇarājya). It is the seventh-largest
country by area and the most populous democracy in the world.

3. Introduction & Geography

Introduction &
Geography
Geographical Location & Surrounding Waters:
India is located in South Asia. It is bounded by
the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea
on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the
southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to
the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north;
and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. Sri
Lanka and the Maldives are its island neighbors
to the south.

4. Introduction & Geography

Introduction &
Geography
Total Area: India has a total geographical area of
approximately 3.287 million square kilometers
(1.269 million square miles). This includes the
mainland and the island groups of Andaman and
Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and
Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea.

5. The People & The Land

The People & The Land
Population: India is the second-most populous country in the world,
with over 1.4 billion people (as of 2023). It is a young country, with a
median age of around 28 years. The population is incredibly diverse,
with thousands of ethnic groups and languages.

6. The People & The Land

The People & The Land
Landscape (Rivers, Lakes, Mountains):
India's landscape is extremely varied. It
is dominated by the mighty Himalayan
mountain range in the north. The south
consists of the Deccan Plateau, flanked
by coastal plains. Major rivers include
the Ganges (Ganga), Brahmaputra, and
Yamuna, which are crucial for
agriculture and culture.

7. The People & The Land

The People & The Land
Capital: The capital of India is New Delhi. It is a part of the larger
National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and serves as the seat of all
three branches of the Indian government.

8. Society & Economy

Society & Economy
Big Cities: Apart from the capital,
India has several major
metropolitan centers. Mumbai:
Financial and entertainment
capital. Bangalore: IT and
technology hub. Chennai:
Automotive and cultural center.
Kolkata: Cultural and commercial
port city.

9. Society & Economy

Society & Economy
Economy and Industry: India has one of the world's fastest-growing
major economies. It is a mixed economy with a strong services sector
(IT, finance, tourism), a significant agricultural base (one of the world's
largest producers of milk, spices, and pulses), and a growing industrial
sector (automobiles, pharmaceuticals, textiles).

10. Society & Economy

Society & Economy
Climate and Weather: India experiences a wide range of climates, but it
is predominantly influenced by a tropical monsoon climate. It has four
main seasons: Winter (Dec-Feb), Summer (Mar-May), Monsoon (JunSep), and Post-Monsoon (Oct-Nov).

11. Governance & Identity

Governance & Identity
Political System and Head of State:
India is a federal parliamentary
democratic republic. The President is
the constitutional head of state
(currently Droupadi Murmu), while
the Prime Minister (currently
Narendra Modi) is the head of
government and exercises most
executive powers. The Parliament is
bicameral, consisting of the Lok
Sabha (House of the People) and the
Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
Droupadi Murmu
Narendra Modi

12. Governance & Identity

Governance & Identity
Flag : The Tiranga, or Indian national
flag, is a horizontal tricolor of deep
saffron (courage and sacrifice) at the top,
white (peace and truth) in the middle,
and India green (faith and chivalry) at
the bottom. In the center of the white
band is a navy blue Ashoka Chakra (the
wheel of law), which has 24 spokes.

13. Governance & Identity

Governance & Identity
Official Language: The official language of the Union Government is
Hindi (written in the Devanagari script). English is an associate official
language used extensively in business, administration, and education.

14. Culture & Interesting Facts

Culture & Interesting Facts
Inventions: India gave the world the concept of zero, yoga, Ayurveda,
and chess.

15. Culture & Interesting Facts

Culture & Interesting Facts
Space Power: India's space agency, ISRO, is one of the world's leading
space programs, known for its cost-effective Mars and Moon missions.

16. Culture & Interesting Facts

Culture & Interesting Facts
Biodiversity: It is one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, home to
the Bengal tiger, Indian elephant, and one-horned rhinoceros.

17. Culture & Interesting Facts

Culture & Interesting Facts
Architecture: It is the location of the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven
Wonders of the World.

18. Culture & Interesting Facts

Culture & Interesting Facts
Rail Network: It has one of the largest railway networks in the world,
employing over a million people.