India

Welcome to India

India is a fascinating country located in South Asia. It shares borders with China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is also the seventh-largest country by area and the second-most populous country in the world. India is well-known for its vibrant culture, expansive history, and natural beauty. Not only that, but this country has been home to many different civilizations and has been through many different phases. For example, in 1500 BCE, when the Indo-Aryans arrived on the Indian subcontinent, they brought the Vedas, which are the oldest texts of Hinduism. Then, the 4th to the 6th century period is considered the Golden Age of India, in which the Gupta Empire was ruling this land and was renowned for its advancements in science, astronomy, art, literature, and mathematics. After that, India was occupied by the British Empire in the 18th century and finally gained its independence in 1947, which was heavily influenced by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.

New Delhi is the capital city of India and is home to over 33 million residents. This city was first chosen as the capital of British India in 1931 and replaced the previous capital, which was Calcutta (now Kolkata), and since then New Delhi has remained the capital city of this country. New Delhi is a blend of modern advancements and historical sights, making it a magical city to explore. For instance, if you are interested in getting more familiar with India’s history, then you should visit India Gate. This place is dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died during World War I and it is a special and popular spot for both locals and foreigners. Then you should visit Lodhi Gardens, which is a lovely park with lush greenery and antique tombs that are ideal for a leisurely walk. However, you cannot miss out on visiting Chandni Chowk because this market is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi and is popular for its street food, jewelry, and traditional Indian products. Of course, India is also remarkable for its delicious dishes, such as Butter Chicken (a creamy spicy chicken dish cooked in tomato sauce), Biryani (made with rice, spices, meat, and vegetables), and Kheer (rice pudding flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts).

Fun Facts About India

• India has more than 300,000 active mosques and this outnumbers any other country in the world, even the Muslim countries.
• India is the only country to have an entire ocean named after it, which is the Indian Ocean.
• ‘Zero’ in the number system was invented by a mathematician from India, his name was Aryabhatta.
• Chess was invented in India.