India: Geography, Culture, and Fun Facts

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INDIAN Geography, Culture, and
Fun Facts!!!
India!
Presented by: Elshaydt Alexander, Popov Kirill, Tsoy Danil?
Rogachevskiy Artem, Efimenko Mikhail

2. Geography

Location: South Asia, 7th largest country in
the world
Neighbours: Pakistan, China, Nepal,
Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar
Capital: New Delhi
Landscape: Himalayan mountains in the
north, Thar Desert in the west

3. Identity

Flag: Orange, white, green;
blue wheel in the centre
National animal: Bengal tiger
National bird: Peacock
National flower: Lotus
Holy animal: Cow (protected
by law in many states, can
walk freely on streets)

4. Culture

Greeting: Namaste
Festivals: Diwali (festival of lights), Holi
(festival of colors)
Cuisine: Spices, 40% vegetarian
Hygiene: Street food is cooked in open
conditions, which may look dirty to
tourists, but is very popular among locals
Eating: Right hand only, using bread or
rice instead of utensils

5. Language

India has 22 official languages.
Hindi is the most spoken language, and
English is also used for official. Indian English
has a noticeable accentё

6. Interesting Facts First

First in traditional eating etiquette, only the right
hand is used.
Second India has the highest post office in the world
( 4440 m)
Third Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism
originated in India.

7. Questions $$

Questions $$
1. What is the national animal of India? Elephant or
Bengal tiger?
2. Which is larger, India or Argentina?
3. Which city is the capital of India?
New Delhi or Mumbai?