The Republic of India is a state in South Asia. It is the largest country in South Asia. It ranks first in the world in terms of population. The capital is New Delhi. Federal state, parliamentary republic. It borders on Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. In addition, it has maritime borders with the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Washed by the waters of the Indian Ocean.
India is a potential superpower with nuclear weapons. The head of state is the president. India is one of the founding members of the United Nations and an active participant in its peacekeeping missions.
Climate. The climate of India is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar desert, causing monsoons.
Number. The estimated population as of March 2022 was 1,415,320,000.
Language. The official language of the government of India and the most spoken language in India is Hindi. English is used in business and administration and has the status of an "auxiliary official language". It also plays a big role in education, in secondary and higher education. The Constitution of India defines 21 official languages, which are spoken by a significant part of the population. There are 1652 dialects in India.
India is located in the Indo-Malayan zoogeographic region and is one of the countries in the world with the greatest diversity of life in all its manifestations. The higher education system is the second in the world in terms of the number of universities in the world. Education in India is known for strong technical, engineering and science programs. The development of this direction is a priority in the state. Education has undeniable advantages:
- financial accessibility. Studying and living here are several times cheaper than in European universities;
- the reputation of the education system. Diplomas from Indian universities are recognized in many countries around the world;
- all programs are conducted in English, as India is a former British colony;
- Easy admission process.
India is a contrast. The variety of colors, smells, shapes and sounds - all this is bright and memorable. Here, next to the lush vegetation, the arid desert adjoins, and the sparkling skyscrapers stand in close proximity to the slums. A significant part of the population continues to live below the poverty line. 90% of houses have no sewerage, and 50% tap water. Not everyone has access to electricity.
In India, poverty, like religion, is a way of life that is difficult for Westerners to comprehend. The roads are crowded, almost everyone is in motion at the same time: cars, people, scooters, tuk-tuks and cows. Such traffic may seem alien. At the same time, everyone will give way to the cow, since this is a sacred animal. Here women carry piles of bricks or a bundle of firewood on their heads. And on the forested Malabar coast, coconuts, peppers and cardamom are grown.
Throughout history, India has preserved ancient cultural traditions, adopted new customs from conquerors, and extended its cultural influence to other regions of Asia. Hinduism and Buddhism originated here. And there are still man-made architectural treasures, as if testifying to the existence of large civilizations that once enriched the country.
India is two parts of one whole. On the one hand, there is dirt on the streets, poverty and unsanitary conditions, on the other hand, a multifaceted and vibrant culture, majestic temples and palaces, kind and sympathetic people. India is different and beautiful. You won't be able to miss it. It excites, excites, shocks and constantly returns mentally to itself.
