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| ::About India:: |
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| Name |
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Republic of India |
| Govenment |
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Uni Federal |
| Region |
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South and Central Asia |
| Government Type |
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Secular Socialist |
| President |
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| Prime Minister |
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Atal Behari Vajpayee |
| Capital City |
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New Delhi |
| Area |
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3,287,263 sq Km |
| National Day |
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26 January, Republic Day
15 August, Independence Day |
| National Anthem |
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Jana Gana Mana |
| Climate |
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North India (Summer: Average Temp 33-48oC, Winter: Average Temp min. 4-20oC)
South India (Average Temp 28-37oC) |
| State/Union Territory |
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29 State
7 Union Territories |
| Population |
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1,027,015,247 and growth rate 2,52 % |
| Languages |
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Hindi and English |
| Neighboring Countries |
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Pakistan and Afghanistan in North West; China, Nepal and Bhutan in East until North East; Myanmar and Bangladesh in East; Srilanka in South East; Andaman and Nicobar Island with Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar |
| Religions |
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Hindu (82,4 %), Muslim (11,7 %), Christian (2,3 %),
Sikh (2,0 %) others (0,4 %) |
| Currency |
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Rupee |
| Currency Comparison |
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US $ 1.00 = Rs. 45.5 ( December 2003 ) |
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