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10 interesting fact of india

By Aswin DPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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India, officially known as the Republic of India, is a country located in South Asia. With a population of over 1.3 billion people, India is the second-most populous country in the world, after China.

India's history is rich and diverse, with evidence of civilization dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished around 2600 BCE. Over the centuries, India has been ruled by various dynasties and empires, including the Maurya, Gupta, Mughal, and British.

India gained its independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, after years of nonviolent resistance led by leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.

India is a country with many interesting facts. Here are a few:

India is the world's largest democracy and has held free and fair elections since its independence in 1947.

The game of Snakes and Ladders was invented in India in the 13th century, and was originally known as Moksha Patam.

The Indian national flag has three colors: saffron, white, and green. The saffron color represents courage, the white color represents purity, and the green color represents growth.

The number zero was invented in India by mathematician Aryabhata in the 5th century.

India is home to the world's largest film industry, Bollywood, which produces more than 1,000 films annually.

The Indian Railways, which is one of the largest railway networks in the world, transports more than 23 million passengers every day.

India is the birthplace of four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is located in India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

India has the world's largest population of tigers, with an estimated 2,967 tigers in the wild.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched a record 104 satellites into orbit in a single mission in 2017, breaking the previous record of 37 satellites launched by Russia in 2014.

India is the world's largest democracy with over 900 million eligible voters.

The Indian film industry, also known as Bollywood, produces more than 1,000 movies per year, making it the largest film industry in the world.

India has the world's highest cricket ground, located in the town of Chail in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 2,444 meters.

The Indian national emblem, which appears on all official documents and currency notes, is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which is more than 2,000 years old.

India is home to more than 2,000 different ethnic groups and more than 1,600 different languages.

The world's largest producer of milk is India, with over 150 million metric tons of milk produced annually.

The concept of zero and decimal system were invented in India in the 5th century AD by mathematician Aryabhata.

The world's oldest living city is in India - Varanasi, also known as Kashi, has been inhabited for more than 3,000 years.

The highest cricket score ever recorded was achieved by an Indian cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 200 runs in a single One-Day International match.

India is the second-largest English-speaking country in the world, after the United States.

India is the world's largest democracy, with a population of over 1.3 billion people.

India is the birthplace of four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

The number system we use today, including the concept of zero, was invented in India by mathematicians around 500 CE.

India is the world's largest producer of milk, with over 22% of the global production.

The Taj Mahal, one of the most iconic landmarks in India, was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and took over 20 years to complete.

India is home to the world's largest population of tigers, with an estimated 2,226 in the wild.

The game of chess originated in India, where it was called chaturanga, and was played as early as the 6th century CE.

India has the world's second-largest road network, after the United States.

The Indian film industry, also known as Bollywood, produces more movies than any other country in the world, with over 1,800 films released each year.

India has the world's highest cricket ground, located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 2,444 meters (8,018 feet) above sea level.

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