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India

Southern Asia, Asia

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India is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. With a population of 1,417,492,000 and an area of 3,287,263 km², the capital city is New Delhi. The official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil. The national currency is the Indian rupee (₹ INR).

Quick Facts

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New Delhi
Capital
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1,417,492,000
Population
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3,287,263 km²
Area
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₹ INR
Currency
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+91
Dial Code
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.in
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Economy

India has a GDP per capita of $2,695, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,695
GNI per Capita$2,650

Geography

India is located in Southern Asia at coordinates 20.00°N, 77.00°E. It shares borders with 6 countries. The highest point is Kanchenjunga at 8,586 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates20.00°N, 77.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointKanchenjunga
8,586 m
🏞️ Longest RiverIndus River
3,180 km
TimezonesUTC+05:30

UNESCO World Heritage

India is home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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3

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in India, including Narendra Modi Stadium with a capacity of 132,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumNarendra Modi Stadium
132,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about India

What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
What is the population of India?
India has a population of approximately 1,417,492,000 people.
What currency does India use?
India uses the Indian rupee (₹ INR).
What languages are spoken in India?
The official languages of India are English, Hindi, Tamil.
What is the area of India?
India covers a total area of 3,287,263 km².
What is the GDP per capita of India?
The GDP per capita of India is approximately $2,695.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India have?
India has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)