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== Geography and Climate == | == Geography and Climate == | ||
India's geography includes the Himalayan mountains in the north, the Thar Desert in the west, and the coastal plains along the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Its climate varies from tropical in the south to temperate in the north, supporting diverse ecosystems. States like [[Rajasthan]] feature desert landscapes, while [[Kerala]] and [[Tamil Nadu]] enjoy tropical climates. | |||
== Culture and Heritage == | == Culture and Heritage == | ||
India is a cradle of ancient civilizations, with landmarks like the Taj Mahal and traditions like yoga. Its cultural diversity is reflected in over 20 official languages, including Hindi and English, and festivals like Diwali and Holi. | India is a cradle of ancient civilizations, with landmarks like the Taj Mahal in [[Uttar Pradesh]] and traditions like yoga. Its cultural diversity is reflected in over 20 official languages, including Hindi and English, and festivals like Diwali and Holi celebrated across states including [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], and [[West Bengal]]. | ||
== Economy and Global Influence == | == Economy and Global Influence == | ||
India's economy is among the world's fastest-growing, driven by technology hubs in [[Karnataka]] and [[Telangana]], agriculture, and manufacturing. As a nuclear power and a member of the UN, India plays a significant role in global affairs. | |||
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India, officially the Republic of India, is a diverse nation in South Asia known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Spanning over 3.2 million square kilometers, it is the seventh-largest country by area and the second-most populous, with over 1.4 billion people.
Geography and Climate
India's geography includes the Himalayan mountains in the north, the Thar Desert in the west, and the coastal plains along the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Its climate varies from tropical in the south to temperate in the north, supporting diverse ecosystems. States like Rajasthan feature desert landscapes, while Kerala and Tamil Nadu enjoy tropical climates.
Culture and Heritage
India is a cradle of ancient civilizations, with landmarks like the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh and traditions like yoga. Its cultural diversity is reflected in over 20 official languages, including Hindi and English, and festivals like Diwali and Holi celebrated across states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and West Bengal.
Economy and Global Influence
India's economy is among the world's fastest-growing, driven by technology hubs in Karnataka and Telangana, agriculture, and manufacturing. As a nuclear power and a member of the UN, India plays a significant role in global affairs.