Essential facts and information about India
India is the world's largest democracy and one of the oldest civilisations on earth, with a history spanning more than 5,000 years. Home to 1.4 billion people across 28 states and 8 union territories, India is a land of extraordinary diversity — in language, religion, landscape and culture.
From the snow-capped Himalayas in the north to the tropical backwaters of Kerala in the south, from the Thar Desert in the west to the rainforests of the northeast — India's geography is as varied as its people. Use this site to explore facts about India across travel, culture, food, government and everyday practical information.