India
Location: Southern Asia, bordered by Pakistan on the West,
China, Nepal and Bhutan on the North, Burma and Bangladesh on
the East
Area: 1,269,219
Population: 870,000,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Calcutta, Bombay, New Delhi (capital), Madras,
Bangalore
Languages: Hindi, with 14 other languages recognized, including
English
Ethnic groups: Indo-European 72%, Dravidian 25%, Mongoloid 3%
Religions: Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh
Chief industries: Textiles, steel, cement, machinery,
chemicals, fertilizer
Chief crops: Rice, grains, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane,
spices, oil seeds
Minerals: Iron, coal, manganese, bauxite, chromium, mica
Leading exports: Fish products, tea, iron, textiles
Leading imports: Machinery, chemicals, oil
Monetary unit: Rupee