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India Enter Enter Here for Information About India
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About India India is located in South Asia. It borders Pakistan, Nepal, and China. The Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world, are on the northern border of India.
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Religion and Language There are two major religions in India: Hinduism (80%) and Islam (10%). There are also 17 major languages. India has the second largest population in the world, behind China. It is the 7 th largest country in the world.
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Festivals India has many holidays and festivals. Three Hindu festivals that are popular and are celebrated throughout India are Diwali, Holi, and Dussehra.
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Indian Food Rice and wheat are two staples of Indian cuisine. Spicy food is also popular.
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The Weather of India The weather in India varies depending on where you are in the country. Southern India has tropical weather, with monsoon seasons. Northern India has a more temperate climate.
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Cities and Famous Places in India New Delhi is the capital of India, while it’s largest cities are Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. India’s most famous monument is the Taj Mahal, located in Agra. It took 22 years to build and is considered one of the seven wonders of the world.
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Exit India
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Information Bibliography http://www.woodlands_junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/india/htm.
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