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India India Last Updated: 03/28/2023 |
| India is a country located in South Asia and is the seventh-largest country in the world by area. It is bordered by Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast, Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 32, 87,263 sq. km with a population of 1.38 billion in 2020. New Delhi is a city in northern India, and capital of the country. | |
| India has a rich history and culture, with evidence of human settlement dating back over 75,000 years. It has been ruled by various empires and kingdoms throughout history, including the Mauryan, Gupta, and Mughal empires. The country gained independence from British rule in 1947, becoming a democratic republic. India is known for its diverse culture, languages, and religions. The country has 22 official languages and is home to several major religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The Indian economy is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, with a large workforce and a thriving tech industry. India is also known for its famous landmarks and tourist attractions, such as the Taj Mahal, the Lotus Temple, the Red Fort, and the Golden Temple, among others. Its cuisine is diverse and is known for its use of spices and flavors. Cricket is the most popular sport in India, and the country has produced several world-class cricketers. Overall, India is a country rich in history, culture, and diversity, with much to offer visitors and locals alike. | |
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Key Gompa Place » Temple Key Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa sect located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres (13,668 ft) above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, India. 77 views 💖 1 👍 0Key, Pinjoor, Himachal Pradesh 172114, India |
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Bangalore Place » City Bangalore, officially known as Bengaluru, is the capital city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is one of the largest and most cosmopolitan cities in India. Bangalore is located in the southern part of India on the Deccan Plateau. It has a moderate climate throughout the year, often referred to as the Garden City for its greenery and pleasant weather. It had a population of 8,443,675 in 2011. 246 views 💖 1 👍 0India |
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New Delhi, India Place » City New Delhi is the capital city of India. It is located in the northern part of India, in the Delhi National Capital Territory. It is bordered by the state of Haryana on three sides and by Uttar Pradesh to the east. Its population was 249,998 in 2021. 172 views 💖 1 👍 0India |
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Hyderabad Place » City Hyderabad is the powerful capital and largest city of the youngest state of India, Telangana, and is among the most sought-after travel destinations in the country. According to the 2011 census of India, Hyderabad is the fourth-most populous city in India with a population of 6.9 million residents within the city limits, and has a population of 9.7 million residents in the metropolitan region. 240 views 💖 1 👍 0India |
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Ahmedabad Place » City Ahmedabad is the largest city in the State of Gujarat and the Seventh-largest urban agglomeration in India, with a population of almost 8,854,440 in 2024. City is Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, 25 km (16 mi) from the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, also known as its twin city. 137 views 💖 1 👍 0India |
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Surat Place » City Surat is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Located on the banks of the river Tapti near its confluence with the Arabian Sea, it used to be a large seaport. It is now the commercial and economic centre of South Gujarat, and one of the largest urban areas of western India. Its population was 6,936,534 in 2021. 123 views 💖 1 👍 0India |
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Pune Place » City Pune is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan plateau in Western India. Pune is located in the state of Maharashtra. It is the second largest city in the state after Mumbai, and is an important city in terms of its economical and industrial growth. Pune had 7.2 million residents in the metropolitan region in 2011, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in India. 127 views 💖 1 👍 0India |
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Kolkata Place » City Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital city of West Bengal and one of India's largest metropolises. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River and serves as a significant cultural, commercial, and educational hub in eastern India. Its population was 6,200,000 in 2023. 156 views 💖 1 👍 0India |
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Mahabodhi Temple Place » Temple The Mahabodhi Templ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. It is one of the most sacred sites in Buddhism, as it marks the place where Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Buddha, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. 236 views 💖 1 👍 0Bodh Gaya, Bihar 824231, India |
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Sanchi Stupa Place » Temple Sanchi is one of India’s most well-preserved and studied Buddhist sites. It is located at a hilltop in the town of Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh. It covers an area of seventeen miles, east and west and about ten miles, north and south. There are many stupas at the site, amongst which the Sanchi Stupa also known as the Great Stupa is considered the most prominent. 122 views 💖 1 👍 0Sanchi Town, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India |