Republic of India · Southern Asia
View on the interactive map →| Capital | New Delhi |
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| Population | 1.35 billion |
| Area | 3,287,590 km² (1,269,345 mi²) |
| Official language(s) | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Currency | Indian rupee (₹) |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Demonym | Indian |
| Calling code | +91 |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Government type | Federal parliamentary republic |
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| Major political parties | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress, regional parties |
| National motto | Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) |
| Major religions | Hinduism (majority), Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism |
| Important cities | New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai |
Independence / founding: 15 August 1947 (from the United Kingdom); republic 1950
Home to the ancient Indus Valley civilisation and later great empires, the subcontinent saw Mughal and then British rule. A mass non-violent independence movement led to freedom in 1947 alongside the partition of Pakistan. India adopted a republican constitution in 1950 and is now the world's most populous democracy.
| National animal / bird | Bengal tiger; Indian peacock (national bird) |
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| National dish | Curry, biryani, dosa |
| Music | Hindustani & Carnatic classical; Bollywood |
| National sport | Cricket, field hockey |