Here are some amazing facts about India:
Population and Language
1. India is the second-most populous country in the world with over 1.3 billion people.
2. It has 23 official languages, with Hindi being the most widely spoken.
3. India is the second-largest English-speaking country in the world with over 128 million English speakers.
Culture and Traditions
4. The sari is over 5,000 years old and is still an integral part of Indian attire.
5. Indian weddings are colorful and can last from 3 days to a week.
6. Yoga originated in India over 5,000 years ago.
Economy and Industry
7. India is the third-largest economy in terms of purchasing power.
8. It's the world's largest producer of milk, mangoes, and has the largest postal network.
9. Bollywood is the largest film producer in the world, producing over 1,500 films a year.
History and Education
10. India is home to one of the world's oldest universities, Nalanda University, which was established in the 5th century CE.
11.The game of chess is believed to have originated in India over 1,500 years ago.
Natural Wonders
12. Meghalaya is the wettest inhabited place on earth with an average rainfall of 12,000 mm per year.
13. India is home to the Bengal tiger, its national animal, and the white tiger, found only in Indian tigers.
Other Interesting Facts
14. The Golden Temple in Amritsar feeds over 100,000 people daily.
15. The country has more than 300,000 active mosques, the highest number in the world
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