India, officially the republic of india, [j][20] is a country in south asia. It was originally used for the indian subcontinent and the areas to its east. India is a country that occupies the greater part of south asia
It is a constitutional republic that represents a highly diverse population consisting of thousands of ethnic groups India is geographically positioned both in the northern and eastern hemispheres of the earth. It is made up of eight union territories and 28 states, and its capital is new delhi.
India is the world's second most populous country, as well as the seventh largest in area. Visit the definitions and notes page to view a description of each topic. India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage India is the name given to the vast peninsula which the continent of asia throws out to the south of the magnificent mountain ranges that stretch in a sword like curve across the southern border.
Provides an overview of india, including key events and facts about the world's largest democracy. India is now the most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 1.4 billion people (in 2024) The country is subdivided into 29 states and seven union territories
