Capital – New Delhi
Population - 1,147,995,000
Area - 3,287,590 km²
Density - 349.19 / km²
Currency - INR
Official language – hindi, english
India is the most populous democracy in the world stretching from the high mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical greenery of Kerala, and from the sacred Ganges to the sands of the Thar desert; countries that border India include Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and Bangladesh. The major tourist destinations in India are Agra – the home of Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world; Goa also known as 'the pearl of the east', it is best known for its beautiful and long palm-fringed beaches, age-old ruins, Gothic churches, intoxicating Feni, coconut groves and laid back way of life; Khajuraho – well known all over the world for its temple architecture and exquisite sculptures; Mumbai – the largest metropolis as well as the financial, commercial, industrial and celluloid capital of India.
