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India
Republic of India
Flag
Motto	"Satyameva Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs)
Anthem	Jana Gana Mana
Official Languages	Hindi, English
Capital	New Delhi
Largest city	Mumbai
Government Type	Federal parliamentary constitutional republic
President	Droupadi Murmu
Prime Minister	Narendra Modi
Legislature	Parliament of India
Area	3,287,263 km²
Population	1,428,627,663 (2023)
GDP (Nominal)	$3.7 trillion (2023)
Currency	Indian Rupee (₹)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Drives on	left
Calling code	+91
Internet TLD	.in

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India, officially the Republic of India, is a country located in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the most populous nation in the world, and the largest democracy. India shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and maritime borders with Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

India is renowned for its deep cultural heritage, spiritual philosophies, and contributions to science, mathematics, arts, and literature. It is the birthplace of major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

🪷 Etymology

The word "India" is derived from the River Indus. In ancient times, it was referred to as 'Bharat', which remains the country’s native name.

Historical Overview

India’s history spans over 5,000 years — from the Indus Valley Civilization to the Vedic age, Maurya and Gupta Empires, Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, and finally British colonial rule. India gained independence on 15 August 1947 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and several national heroes.

Government and Politics

India is a federal parliamentary republic, governed by the Constitution of India. The President is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister leads the government. The Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

Geography

India’s geography includes the Himalayas in the north, the Indo-Gangetic plains, the Thar Desert in the west, the tropical coastline in the south, and dense forests in the northeast. The country has a wide variety of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Economy

India’s economy ranks among the top 5 globally by nominal GDP. It is diverse, with major contributions from:

Information Technology (IT)
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals
Space and Atomic research

Culture

India’s cultural legacy is seen in its food, festivals, languages, music, clothing, and cinema. It is home to Bollywood, one of the world’s largest film industries. Every region has its own folk traditions, crafts, and customs.

Religion and Society

India is a secular nation with a pluralistic society. Major religions include Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and cultural expression.

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-'''India''', officially the '''Republic of India''', is a country in [[South Asia]]. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the most populous country in the world, and the largest [[democracy]].<ref name="Britannica">[https://www.britannica.com/place/India India Overview – Britannica]</ref> India is bordered by [[Pakistan]], [[China]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]], [[Bangladesh]], and [[Myanmar]]. It shares maritime borders with [[Sri Lanka]] and the [[Maldives]].<ref name="MEA">[https://mea.gov.in/indian-neighbours.htm India's Neighbours – Ministry of External Affairs]</ref>
+'''India''', officially the '''Republic of India''', is a country located in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the most populous nation in the world, and the largest democracy. India shares land borders with [[Pakistan]], [[China]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]], [[Bangladesh]], and [[Myanmar]], and maritime borders with [[Sri Lanka]] and the [[Maldives]].
-India has a rich [[culture|cultural]] and historical heritage, being the birthplace of religions such as [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], and [[Sikhism]].<ref name="CulturalIndia">[https://www.culturalindia.net/religions Religion and Spirituality in India – Cultural India]</ref> Its economy is among the largest in the world, with strong sectors in [[Information Technology]], [[agriculture]], and [[manufacturing]].<ref name="IBEF">[https://www.ibef.org/economy/indian-economy-overview Indian Economy Overview – IBEF]</ref>
+India is renowned for its deep cultural heritage, spiritual philosophies, and contributions to science, mathematics, arts, and literature. It is the birthplace of major world religions including [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], and [[Sikhism]].
-== Etymology ==
+== 🪷 Etymology ==
-The name "India" is derived from the [[Indus River|River Indus]] and has been in use since ancient times.The name "India" is derived from the [[Indus River|River Indus]] and has been in use since ancient times.
+The word "India" is derived from the River Indus. In ancient times, it was referred to as 'Bharat', which remains the country’s native name.
-== History ==
+== Historical Overview ==
-India's history dates back to the [[Indus Valley Civilization]]. It later saw the rise of major empires like the [[Maurya Empire|Mauryas]], [[Gupta Empire|Guptas]], [[Delhi Sultanate]], [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]], and eventually came under [[British Raj|British colonial rule]] until gaining independence in [[1947]].<ref name="BBC">[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-12641776 A Brief History of India – BBC News]</ref>
+India’s history spans over 5,000 years — from the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] to the Vedic age, Maurya and Gupta Empires, [[Delhi Sultanate]], [[Mughals]], and finally British colonial rule. India gained independence on [[15 August 1947]] under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and several national heroes.
 == Government and Politics ==
-India is a [[federal parliamentary republic]] with a [[President of India|president]] as the head of state and a [[Prime Minister of India|prime minister]] as the head of government.<ref name="GOI">[https://india.gov.in/my-government Indian Government Structure – india.gov.in]</ref>
+India is a '''federal parliamentary republic''', governed by the [[Constitution of India]]. The President is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister leads the government. The Parliament consists of the [[Lok Sabha]] (House of the People) and [[Rajya Sabha]] (Council of States).
 == Geography ==
-India features diverse landscapes ranging from the [[Himalayas]] in the north to the [[Indian Ocean]] in the south, including the [[Thar Desert]], [[Western Ghats]], [[Ganges River|Ganga plains]], and [[Sundarbans]].<ref name="Geography">[https://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Asia-and-Oceania/India-TOPOGRAPHY.html Geography of India – Nations Encyclopedia]</ref>
+India’s geography includes the Himalayas in the north, the Indo-Gangetic plains, the [[Thar Desert]] in the west, the tropical coastline in the south, and dense forests in the northeast. The country has a wide variety of ecosystems and biodiversity.
 == Economy ==
-India's economy is among the top five globally in terms of [[Gross domestic product|GDP]]. Major industries include [[IT services]], [[textiles]], [[automobiles]], [[pharmaceuticals]], and [[agriculture]].<ref name="WorldBank">[https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=IN GDP Ranking – World Bank]</ref>
+India’s economy ranks among the top 5 globally by nominal GDP. It is diverse, with major contributions from:
+* Information Technology (IT)
+* Agriculture
+* Manufacturing
+* Pharmaceuticals
+* Space and Atomic research
 == Culture ==
-India is known for its vast [[cultural diversity]] in food, language, religion, music, dance, and festivals. It recognizes 22 official [[languages of India|languages]]. The [[Bollywood]] film industry, based in [[Mumbai]], is one of the world’s largest by volume.<ref name="Culture">[https://www.britannica.com/place/India/Cultural-life Culture of India – Britannica]</ref>
+India’s cultural legacy is seen in its food, festivals, languages, music, clothing, and cinema. It is home to [[Bollywood]], one of the world’s largest film industries. Every region has its own folk traditions, crafts, and customs.
-== See also ==
+== Religion and Society ==
+India is a secular nation with a pluralistic society. Major religions include [[Hinduism]], [[Islam]], [[Christianity]], [[Sikhism]], [[Buddhism]], and [[Jainism]]. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and cultural expression.
+== See Also ==
 * [[Geography of India]]
 * [[History of India]]
-* [[Economy of India]]
+* [[Indian Economy]]
-* [[States and union territories of India]]
+* [[Indian Freedom Struggle]]
-* [[Politics of India]]
+* [[States and Union Territories of India]]
-* [[Languages of India]]
-* [[Indian independence movement]]
-== External links ==
+== External Links ==
 * [https://india.gov.in Official Government Portal]
 * [https://www.incredibleindia.org/ Incredible India – Tourism Portal]
-== References ==
+[[Category:Countries]]
-<references/>
+[[Category:India]]
+[[Category:Indian Government]]
+[[Category:Indian History]]