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India

Republic of India

India is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. Its capital is New Delhi, home to roughly 1,352,617,328 people across 3,287,590 km² of land.

Where is India?

India is in Southern Asia, Asia, bordering Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Pakistan. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
New Delhi
Continent
Asia
Subregion
Southern Asia
Population
1,352,617,328
Land area
3,287,590 km²
ISO codes
IN / IND
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Coastline
Has a coastline
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Calling code
+91
Internet domain
.in

How India compares

India ranks 2nd of 194 countries on this site by population and 7th by land area — roughly 17.9% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 2nd of 46 by population and 2nd by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 6 other countries.

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Flag of India: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the India flag breaks down as 33.4% orange, 33.3% green, 31.4% white and 1.9% blue.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. The concept of zero and decimal place-value notation spread from India and transformed mathematics worldwide.
  2. Diwali, the festival of lights, marks the victory of light over darkness with lamps, sweets, and family gatherings across faiths.
  3. Bollywood in Mumbai produces more feature films annually than Hollywood, shaping global dance and music trends.
  4. Kerala's backwaters are a network of lagoons where houseboats drift past coconut groves and riverside villages.
  5. The ancient city of Varanasi on the Ganges is one of Hinduism's holiest pilgrimage destinations, with rituals dating back millennia.

Bordering countries

India: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
What continent is India in?
India is in Asia, specifically the Southern Asia subregion.
What is the population of India?
India has a population of roughly 1,352,617,328 people, across a land area of 3,287,590 km².
What language is spoken in India?
The main languages of India are English, Hindi and Tamil.
Which countries border India?
India shares a land border with 6 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal and Pakistan.

Practice with geography games

Studying India is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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