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South Asia
Republic of India
🗺️ New Delhi, India
Capital city
📍 28.6139°, 77.2090°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalNew Delhi
TimezoneUTC+5.5 (10.5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population1.4B
Governmentfederal parliamentary republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideLeft
Electrical PlugsType C, D, M (230V)
Internet Code.in
Internet Users56%
GDP per Capita$9,800
🌍 Geography
LocationSouthern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan
Size Comparisonslightly more than one-third the size of the US
Climatevaries from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north
Terrainupland plain (Deccan Plateau) in south, flat to rolling plain along the Ganges, deserts in west, Himalayas in north
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsIndo-Aryan 72%, Dravidian 25%, and other 3% (2000)
ReligionsHindu 79.8%, Muslim 14.2%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.7%, other and unspecified 2% (2011 est.)
Median Age30.1 years
Life Expectancy68.2 years
National HolidayRepublic Day, 26 January (1950)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Namaste (palms pressed together with a slight bow) is the traditional greeting. Handshakes are common in business. Use your right hand for greetings and eating. Elders are greeted first.
Dining
Many Indians eat with their right hand. Vegetarianism is common - ask about dietary restrictions. Refusing food may offend. Shoes are removed before entering homes and temples.
Key Phrases
Hello: नमस्तेThank you: धन्यवादPlease: कृपयाYes / No: हाँ / नहींHow much?: कितना?
Destinations in India
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook