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Incredible India!

India is a diversified country located in South Asia and is the 7th largest country in the world and has a population of 1.2 billion people making it the 2nd most populous country in the whole world.

Indian is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world after getting Independence from the United kingdom in 1947.

Today, India has the 3rd largest standing army and the Indian economy is the world’s 7th largest by nominal GDP and 3rd largest by purchasing power parity.

Make in India project initiated by the Indian Government has gained worldwide popularity and it has increased the Foreign Direct Investment up to $31 billion in the first half of 2015 even surpassing the US and China.

Unity in Diversity

India is popular for its unity in diversity. Moreover, millions book flight tickets to India each year to experience the incredible country.

Different religions, languages, and cultures are practiced in India. The natural and man-made monuments of India have incurred millions of tourists’ eyes, thereby increasing the tourism flow in India.

India, as divided into 29 states and 7 Union Territories has so much to offer to its tourists from the Himalayas up in North to Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the south; from Tea leave garden in East to Enchanting Deserts in West.

Planning a trip to India would provide you with a lifetime experience and you would never regret it. Now, let’s discuss:

Some Amazing Facts about India

  • The oldest civilization that originated in India is the Indus Valley Civilization.
  • India never invaded any country from the last 100,000 years.
  • Also, India invented the famous game of Chess.
  • Name India, was derived from the Indus river, around which the first civilization resided.
  • Interestingly; India is the originator of algebra, calculus, and trigonometry.
  • The largest number of Post offices in the whole world is in India.
  • Further, Indian Railways is the highest job provider in the country, with over 1.2 million employees!
  • India developed Decimal and the Place value system in 100 B.C.
  • Until 1896, India was the only country where diamonds were mined.
  • Kumbh Mela, the largest gathering of people at one place is so large that it is clearly visible from outer space.
  • India has the 2nd largest English speaking population in the world after the USA.
  • Interestingly, India invented the buttons that we use today.
  • City Montessori school is the world’s largest school with the highest number of students and is located in Lucknow.
  • Moreover, India exports software to 90 countries.
  • India is the birthplace of four religions. These are Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. Moreover, 25% of the world population follows these religions.
  • Martial arts and Yoga, both originated in India.
  • The space program of India is one of the top 5 space programs in the world.

So, these were some facts about Incredible India! Also, there is so much more to know and explore India.

Therefore, take some time off work, pack your bags, book cheap flight tickets from the USA to India and experience the love and warmth of Indians and get to know about this Incredible country of the world.